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Gerald Ford chose Bob Dole over Nelson Rockefeller as his running mate in 1976 in response to pressure from the conservatives of the Republican Party, who did not like how Rockefeller stood on some key Republican issues. Ford later commented that not running with Rockefeller was one of the biggest mistakes he ever made. (Obviously peer pressure is not something with which only young people have to deal.)
1976 was the last time to date, and the ninth time overall, when the incumbent President ran for re-election without the incumbent Vice President as his running mate, not counting the eight times when there was no incumbent vice president (1812, 1888, 1900, 1904, 1912, 1924, 1948 & 1964) or the two times when the incumbent Vice President was of the opposing party (1800 & 1828). The nine times were 1804, 1832, 1840, 1864, 1872, 1892, 1940, 1944 & 1976 (I included 1832 because by the time John C. Calhoun resigned, Martin Van Buren had already been elected to succeed him).
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Who appointed Gerald ford as vice president?
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.
Who preceded Nelson Rockefeller as vice president?
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 Fords vice pres?
Gerald Ford's Vice President was Nelson A. Rockefeller.
Who was the VP under Gerald R Ford?
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
What state was Gerald R Ford's vice president from?
Nelson Rockefeller was from New York.
Who were the only vice presidents to serve without being elected?
Gerald Ford and Nelson Rockefeller
Did Nelson Rockefeller die when he was Vice President?
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.
What congress quickly confirmed nelson a Rockefeller as fords new vice president'?
Nelson A. Rockefeller was quickly confirmed by Congress as Gerald Ford's new Vice President.
Nelson Rockefeller was the Vice President during the presidency of Richard Nixon?
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.
Who was the vice president in1976?
Nelson Rockefeller was the Vice President under President Gerald Ford from 1974-1977.
Was nelson Rockefeller vice president of the US?
Yes, he was the 41st Vice President under Gerald Ford, 1974-1977
Who was vice president 1975?
Nelson Rockefeller (born July 8, 1908 in Bar Harbor, Maine; died January 26, 1979 in Manhattan, New York) succeeded Gerald Ford as the forty-first Vice-President of the United States, serving between December 19, 1974 and January 20, 1977, including the whole of 1975.
