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He became Vice-President because Spiro T. Agnew was caught in a scandal back home in Maryland and Gerald Ford was his replacement.
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∙ 13y agoRichard M. Nixon's VP was Spiro T. Agnew. When the VP was caught in a scandal in his home state of Maryland, he resigned, pleading no contest to the allegations. President Nixon chose House Minority leader Gerald Ford as his replacement. Ford was overwhelmingly confirmed by the House then the Senate and became vice-president. He was the first to be selected under the newly adopted 25th Amendment.
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∙ 15y agoRichard Nixon's first Vice President Spirow Agnew had to resign due to a scandal. Nixon chose Ford as his new VP. When Nixon resigned after Watergate Ford became President.
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∙ 16y agoYou cant elect a vice president. The president appoints one. The only reason Ford was President was because Nixon resigned.
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∙ 13y agoHe was speaker of the House when the VP, Spiro Agnew resigned, so according to law, he
became the new VP.
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∙ 11y agoHe became Vice-President because Spiro T. Agnew was caught in a scandal back home in Maryland and Gerald Ford was his replacement.
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∙ 14y agoNelson A. Rockefeller, former NY State Governor
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∙ 12y agoNelson Rockefeller
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Who was the only american to become vice-president and president after resignations?
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the first vice-president to become president after a resignation.
Which president first become Vice President through the 25th Amendment?
Gereld Ford, after the resignation of Nixon.
Why did Gerald become president?
Gerald Ford became Nixon's Vice President after Agnew resigned. Thus when Nixon resigned, Ford was next in line and became President.
What issues or platform helped Gerald Ford become president?
Gerald Ford became president when Richard Nixon resigned in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Ford was never elected president, only vice president.
Who did Gerald Ford run against to become president?
Technically, no one. Ford was made the Vice President as per the 25th amendment to the constitution, and became the President when Nixon resigned.
How did Ford become president without being elected?
Gerald Ford was Vice President when Richard Nixon resigned as US President. In accordance with the US Constitution, Ford became President at that time.
What year did Geras Ford become vice president?
The 38th President of the United States was Gerald Ford from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977
Who became the first and only person to become president without being elected to either the office of president or vice president?
Gerald Ford
How long does a vice president have to be to become president?
you dont have to be vice president in order to become president ...or 16 inches.
Who was the first president and vice president of the us without ever being elected?
John Tyler was the first person to move up to president after being elected only as vice-president. Gerald Ford was appointed ( not elected) vice-president and moved up to President - he was the only to do that without being elected to either office. Gerald Ford. He was vice president however he was appointed vice president and not elected vice president. He did become president because he was "next in line".
First person to become vice-president and presiodent without being elected to be either?
Gerald Ford
Who was the first person to become Vice President by being nominated by the presideent and approve by congress?
Gerald Ford
