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The 25th Amendment
This amendment states that the Vice President may take over the presidency if the President dies, resigns, or is unfit for presidency. The same applies to Vice Presidents. The amendment was certified by Lyndon B. Johnson on February 23, 1967. https://youtu.be/7a0oul2JKoc -
The Watergate Scandal
The Watergate Scandal was conducted as a part of President Nixon's reelection campaign. Nixon sent people to the office of the Democratic National Committee located in the Watergate complex in Washington, D.C. The people were caught wiretapping phones and stealing documents. -
Vice President Spiro Agnew's Resigns
On October 10th, 1973, Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned after he was accused of accepting bribes and evading income taxes while he was the Governor of Maryland. He decided this was the best decision because he was avoiding a lengthy process with the courts. -
President Nixon Nominates Ford As Next Vice President
Two days after the resignation of Spiro Agnew, President Nixon nominates Representative Gerald R. Ford, who at the time was House Minority Leader, as Vice President. -
Representative Ford Becomes Vice President
Ford is sworn in as the 40th Vice President on December 6th, 1973. This is the first time a Vice Presidential vacancy is filled by the 25th amendment. -
President Nixon Resigns
Nixon tried his best to conceal the crimes of Watergate, including attempting to pay his way out of the situation. But, when Washington Post reporters revealed his role in the conspiracy, Nixon had leave office. Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974. -
Ford Becomes President
Minutes after Nixon resigned and left the White House, Ford was sworn in as President. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
President Gerald R. Ford pardons former President Nixon for any wrongdoing he committed while in office, including the Watergate Scandal. Ford later defended this action and explained that he wanted to end the national divisions created by the Watergate Scandal.
