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Agnew Resigns
Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after pleading no contest to charges of tax evasion and bribery. -
Ford is Nominated
President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford, then House Minority Leader, as Vice President under the 25th Amendment. -
Ford Becomes Vice President
Gerald Ford was confirmed by Congress and sworn in as the 40th Vice President of the United States. -
Supreme Court Orders Nixon’s Tapes
The Supreme Court ruled that Nixon must release the White House tapes, which implicated him in the Watergate scandal. -
The Smoking Gun Tape is Released
The "Smoking Gun" tape was released, confirming Nixon’s direct involvement in the Watergate cover-up. -
Nixon Announces Resignation
Richard Nixon announced his resignation in a televised address to the nation. -
Ford Becomes President
Nixon officially resigned, and Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States, becoming the first unelected president. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford granted Nixon a full pardon for any crimes he may have committed while in office, stating it would help the nation heal.