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Watergate Scandal
The Democratic National Committee started investigating President Nixon as they believed he abused his powers of presidency. -
Spiro Agnew VP Resignation
Agnew decided to resign from his position as Vice President. He does this due to the accusations against him and President Nixon. -
Ford Nomination and Confirmation as VP
After Agnew resigned President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to be his Vie President, this being the first time use of the 25th Amendment. -
Nomination of Gerald Ford as VP
These are the votes made in congress in oder for Gerald Ford to become Vice President, as you can see 97% voted. for Ford. -
Ford Nomination and Confirmation as VP
This was the first event when the United States used the 25th Amendment. President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford a Michigan House Minority Leader. -
Tapes Released
As the investigation continued over President Nixon, he finally released filtered tapes to congress. -
President Nixon Resigns
President Richard Nixon resigns from Presidency on August 9th, leaving Gerald Ford to take his position -
Gerald Ford became President
After President Richard Nixon resigned, later that evening Gerald Ford was inaugurated and became the 38th President. -
President Ford pardons Richard Nixon
After a week passes in Fords presidency he then pardons Richard Nixon from his mistakes made as president.
