Presidency of Gerald Ford

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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On 12 October 1973, after Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned amid allegations of corruption, Ford was nominated by President Nixon to replace him. It was the first use of the procedures set out in the 25th Amendment. When Nixon resigned, on 9 August 1974, because of the Watergate scandal, Ford became the first president not elected either to the presidency or vice presidency. On 8 September, in a highly controversial and ultimately damaging move, Ford pardoned Nixon for any federal crimes he might have committed as president.

On 12 October 1973, after Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned amid allegations of corruption, Ford was nominated by President Nixon to replace him. It was the first use of the procedures set out in the 25th Amendment. When Nixon resigned, on 9 August…

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Presidency of Gerald Ford". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 October 2008 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=472, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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