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25th Amendment
Section 1: The Vice President replaces the President if removed, deceased, or resigned.
Section 2: A vacant Vice Presidency is filled by a presidential nominee, confirmed by Congress.
Section 3: The President can declare inability, allowing the Vice President to act until revoked.
Section 4: If deemed unfit, the Vice President takes over unless Congress overturns it within 21 days by a two-thirds vote. -
Letters from Angew to President Nixon & Kissinger
On October 10, 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned from office amid charges of tax evasion and bribery. He sent resignation letters to President Richard Nixon and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, officially stepping down from his role as Vice President. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford granted Richard Nixon a full pardon for any crimes committed during his presidency, including Watergate. The decision was controversial, with critics arguing it allowed Nixon to avoid accountability. Ford believed it was necessary for national healing. -
Gerald Ford's Nomination as VP
After Spiro Agnew resigned as Vice President on October 10, 1973, due to criminal charges, President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to fill the vacancy on October 12, 1973. Ford, a Republican congressman, was confirmed by the Senate on December 6, 1973, with a unanimous vote. He later became President after Nixon's resignation in 1974. -
Gerald Ford's Vote Nomination
Gerald Ford's nomination as Vice President was confirmed by the Senate on December 6, 1973, following his selection by President Nixon to replace Spiro Agnew. The Senate voted overwhelmingly in favor of his confirmation, with a final tally of 92 in favor and 3 opposed. Ford's confirmation was part of the process outlined by the 25th Amendment to fill a vice presidential vacancy. -
Nixon’s Resignation Letter
President Nixon submitted his resignation letter on August 9, 1974, stating he was resigning to help restore the nation's confidence in the presidency. He expressed his belief that his continued leadership was hindering the government's progress, and he officially left office, passing the presidency to Gerald Ford. -
Gerald Ford is sworn in as President
Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States on August 9, 1974, following Richard Nixon's resignation. The ceremony took place in the White House, making Ford the first president in U.S. history to assume office without being elected to the presidency or vice presidency.