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25th Amendment Ratified
This amendment was added to clarify the procedures for when a vice president needs to take over the role of president, whether it be a emergency situation or the president becomes impeached.
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Ford’s Nomination as Vice President (Ford’s Response)
Gerald Ford responded with a letter accepting the nomination. He excepted the duty with great humility.
([Video])(https://www.c-span.org/clip/the-presidency/president-ford-1976-acceptance-speech/4611785)) -
Letters Between Nixon and Agnew About Agnew's Resignation
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to tax evasion charges. This meant he was the first president to trigger the use of the 25th amendment.
([Video])(https://mediaburn.org/video/nixons-resignation/)) -
Ford’s Nomination as Vice President (Nixon’s Letter)
President Nixon submitted a formal letter to Congress nominating Gerald R. Ford as Vice President.
([Video])(https://fordschool.umich.edu/video/time-and-chance-gerald-r-fords-appointment-history?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) -
Vote on Ford’s Nomination as Vice President
The Senate and House voted to confirm Gerald Ford’s nomination, making him the first Vice President chosen under the 25th Amendment. He was sworn in the same day.
([Video])(https://www.c-span.org/clip/american-artifacts/the-vice-presidency-of-gerald-ford/4968613)) -
Ford Sworn in As President
In his speech he stated, “Our long national nightmare is over.” He was also sworn in the same day that Nixon resigned.
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Nixons Resignation letter
President Nixon was the first ever US president to resign from office.
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Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford granted Richard Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
([Video])(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67c-I-yt7s0))