Nelson Rockefeller was suggested to Richard Nixon on 2 separate occassions during his presidency to run as his vice president.
Firstly during Nixons nomination to run for party leadership and secondly following Spiro Agnew's resignation.
On both occassions Nixon rejected the idea. It is often believed that Nixon had personal reasons for Rockefeller's rejection.
Nelson Rockefeller was however vice president to the following president (Gerald Ford).
Nelson Rockefeller however was never president and wasn't chosen again for vice presidency.
No, Nelson Rockefeller was U. S. Vice President during the presidency of Gerald Ford, December, 1974 - January, 1977.
Gerald Ford chose Nelson Rockefeller to take his place as vice-president after Ford became President.
No, Rockefeller was vice president to Ford.
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When Gerald Ford took the presidency and left the office of vice presidency in 1974, he nominated Nelson Rockefeller as vice president. He did not run with Rockefeller as vice president in the 1976 election, however.
Gerald R. Ford preceded Nelson A. Rockefeller as U.S. Vice President. When Gerald Ford became President on 9 Aug 1974 due to the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, he nominated Nelson Rockefeller to replace himself as Vice President. Congress confirmed the nomination on 19 Dec 1974.
Gerald Ford was the Vice President from 1973 -1974 under President Richard Nixon, after Spiro Agnew resigned from Office. Ford became president when President Nixon was impeached. President Ford's Vice President was Nelson Rockefeller from 1974-1977
Nelson Rockefeller
Richard Nixon's Vice President, Gerald R. Ford, assumed the presidency when Nixon resigned in 1974. Ford served the remainder of Nixon's second term and ran in the 1976 election. However, he was defeated by James E. (Jimmy) Carter.
After Nixon resigned, VP Ford moved up to president and Nelson Rockefeller was made VP.
No. Nelson Rockefeller served as the Vice President to Gerald Ford from 1974 to 1977. Nelson died of a heart attack on January 26, 1979 in NYC.
Nelson Rockefeller was the vice-president chosen by Gerald Ford and approved by Congress.Gerald Ford was President of the United States from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977. His Vice President was Nelson Rockefeller.The 38th President of the United States was Gerald Ford from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977. His Vice President was Nelson Rockefeller
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Nelson Rockefeller was the most noted for his wealth.
Nelson A. Rockefeller was quickly confirmed by Congress as Gerald Ford's new Vice President.
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