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.
No- Rockefeller , who was appointed to replace Ford, who became President when Nixon resigned, served out the rest of Ford's term.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller was quickly confirmed by Congress as Gerald Ford's new 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.
Under Section two of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, Rockefeller was nominated by President Gerald Ford, and confirmed by both houses of Congress, in 1974.
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
Nelson Rockefeller
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.
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
Nelson Rockefeller was the most noted for his wealth.
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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.
When vice-president Gerald Ford became president due to the resignation of President Nixon, Ford, acting in accordance to the procedure for filling a vacancy in the vice-presidency, nominated Rockefeller for the position and Congress confirmed the appointment.