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House of Representatives
He was elected into the house of representatives 1948. He stayed there for 25 years and he was becoming well respected. -
Spiro Agnew Resigns
Following a scandal of corruption while governor of Maryland, Spiro Agnew is forced to resign from Vice President. This is under Nixon's presidency. -
Ford becomes Vice President
Gerald Ford is appointed VP by President Nixon following Agnew's resignation. -
Nixon resigns
The Watergate Scandal of 1972 caught up to President Nixon even though he didn't participate he still helped cover up. In order to avoid sure impeachment, Nixon resigns. -
Ford becomes President
Nixon resigned and since Ford was VP he became the 38th president of the United States. -
President Ford pardons Nixon
President Ford pardons Former President Nixon of his crimes. Very controversial move. -
Ford vs Carter
Ford loses to Democrat Jimmy Carter in Presidential elections. -
President Ford Dies
President Gerald Ford dies at the age of 93.
