President Ford

House of Representatives

1948

He was elected into the house of representatives 1948. He stayed there for 25 years and he was becoming well respected.

Spiro Agnew Resigns

Oct 10, 1973

Following a scandal of corruption while governor of Maryland, Spiro Agnew is forced to resign from Vice President. This is under Nixon's presidency.

Ford becomes Vice President

Dec 6, 1973

Gerald Ford is appointed VP by President Nixon following Agnew's resignation.

Nixon resigns

1974

The Watergate Scandal of 1972 caught up to President Nixon even though he didn't participate he still helped cover up. In order to avoid sure impeachment, Nixon resigns.

Ford becomes President

Aug 9, 1974

Nixon resigned and since Ford was VP he became the 38th president of the United States.

President Ford pardons Nixon

Sep 8, 1974

President Ford pardons Former President Nixon of his crimes. Very controversial move.

Ford vs Carter

Nov 2, 1976

Ford loses to Democrat Jimmy Carter in Presidential elections.

President Ford Dies

Dec 26, 2006

President Gerald Ford dies at the age of 93.