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Ford Becomes House Minority Leader
Gerald Ford becomes house minority leader, leading the republicans in the HOR. -
What happened to Nixon’s first vice president?
Nixon’s first vice president- Spiro Agnew, resigns after being charged with tax evasion and bribery. -
Nixon nominates Ford for VP
President Nixon nominates Gerald Ford as vice president under the 25th Amendment -
Congress Confirms Ford as Vice President
Congress votes to confirm Gerald Ford as vice president -
Nixon Announces His Resignation
Nixon announces that he will resign as president due to the Watergate scandal -
Gerald Ford Becomes President
Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th President -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford pardons Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office -
Impact of Ford’s Presidency
Ford focuses on healing the nation after Watergate and addressing economic issues