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25th amendment certified
Congress approved the 25th Amendment on July 6, 1965, it was ratified by February 10, 1967, and President Lyndon Johnson certified the amendment on February 23, 1967. -
Nixon begins his presidency
Nixon goes into office. -
Vice President Spiro Agnew's Resigned
The 25th amendment was first used in 1973 when President Nixon's Vice President resigned, and Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to fill the spot. -
Gerald Ford becomes Vice President
When Nixon was deciding on a Vice President he said they had to meet certain criteria. They had to be qualified to be President, they must share views on government issues, and can work with many people. Nixon decided Ford fit this position best. -
Nixon resigns
After the House judiciary committee approved for Nixon to be impeached for obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress, Nixon's cover-up became public and he lost his political support. This led to his resignation in 1974. -
Ford becomes President
Gerald Ford became President of the United States after Richard Nixon resigned from Office. -
Ford pardons Nixon
After Nixon committed many offenses against the United states, Ford decided that he should be pardoned because a long, drawn-out trial would only divide the public even more. -
Jimmy Carter wins the Election
Ford's presidency ended in 1977, when Jimmy Carter won the election.
