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The beginning of 25th amendment
The 25th amendment is approved by Congress. -
Minority Leader in House of Representatives.
Gerald ford becomes an advocate for the White House when Nixon becomes President. -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate scandal involving Nixon becomes known. This leads to Nixon's resignation a few years later. -
Nixon's Vice President
Nixon's vice president Spiro Agnew, resigned in 1973. -
25th Amendment
After vice president Spiro Agnew's resignation, the 25th amendment was used to nominate congressman Gerald Ford as Nixon's vice president. -
the 25th amendment is used again.
The 25th amendment is used again when Nixon resigns. Gerald Ford becomes president. -
Pardon
Ford pardons Nixon after Nixon is accused of obstruction of justice. He pardoned Nixon to put the scandal behind and move on with his presidency. -
Gerald Ford's presidency ends
Gerald Ford's presidency ended in 1977 when Carter wins elections.