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House Of Representatives
General Ford served as a House Minority Leader from 1965- 1973. -
Nixon's Vice President Resigns
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned due to tax evasion and accepting bribes. -
Nixon Nominates Ford as Vice President
Nixon nominates Gerald Ford as vice president under the 25th amendment. -
Senate Confirms Ford for Vice President
The senate votes 92-3 to make his nomination. -
Ford becomes Vice President
The House votes to confirm Ford as Vice President. And he is the 40th Vice President of the US. -
Nixon Announces Resignation
Facing impeachment and removal from office due to the Watergate scandal. -
Ford Becomes President
Nixon resigns, and Gerald Ford takes the oath of office, becoming the 38th President of the United States. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford issues a full pardon to Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.