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The 25th amendment is approved by Congress.
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Gerald ford becomes an advocate for the White House when Nixon becomes President.
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The Watergate scandal involving Nixon becomes known. This leads to Nixon's resignation a few years later.
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Nixon's vice president Spiro Agnew, resigned in 1973.
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After vice president Spiro Agnew's resignation, the 25th amendment was used to nominate congressman Gerald Ford as Nixon's vice president.
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The 25th amendment is used again when Nixon resigns. Gerald Ford becomes president.
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Ford pardons Nixon after Nixon is accused of obstruction of justice. He pardoned Nixon to put the scandal behind and move on with his presidency.
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Gerald Ford's presidency ended in 1977 when Carter wins elections.