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Ford Is accepted into Yale Law School
Ford earned his LL.B degree. He graduated in the top twenty five percent of his graduating class. He graduated in 1941 -
Vice President Agnew Resigns
Agnew sent in his letter of resignation to President Nixon. VP Agnew decided to plea no contest. He was charged with tax evasion. -
New VP
Nixon send letter to Gerald Ford, asking him ti become the new VP. -
Ford as VP
Gerald ford was sworn in with 387 votes in his favor and 35 against. He was sworn in on Dec 6th. -
Nixon resigns
Due to the watergate scandal, Nixon lost almost all popularity. Which led to him sending a letter of resignmnet to the secretary . -
Ford as president
After Nixon resigns, Ford is sworn in as president. He is the 38th president. -
Ford Pardons Nixon
Ford decided it would be better for the country to swiftly move on from Nixon's scandal. Ford determined that a long trial would do more harm than good and decided to pardon Nixon instead. -
Ford's VP
Ford quickly chose his VP. He chose Nelson Rockefeller. and He is sworn in as VP in dec.
