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The Watergate Scandal
The watergate scandal was the scandal where clues are discovered that former CIA and FBI agents broke into offices of the democratic party. This led to Nixon's reignation. -
Nixon and Agnew are Re-Elected
Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew are re-elected in the 1972 presidential election. -
Vice President Agnew Resigns
After Spiro Agnew was accused of accepting bribes during his Vice Precidency, he is forced to resign. After his resignation he remained an outspoken and controversial person. -
Gerald Ford Becomes Vice President
Gerald Ford is appointed to be Vice President by President Nixon. This is done under the 25th Amendment's terms. -
President Nixon Resigns
After Nixon knew he would be impeached and removed from office, he resigns from being president. This is the only time an American President has resigned. -
Gerald Ford becomes President
After Nixon's resignation, Gerald Ford immediately took office. He served the shortest presidency in history with only 895 days in office. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Ford grants a presidential pardon to Nixon after his role in the Watergate scandal. This is one of his more controversial acts as President. -
Ford loses 1976 election
Although President Ford wins the Republican nomination for presidency, he loses the election to his Democratic opponent, Jimmy Carter.
