Ford was appointed vice-president after Spiro Agnew resigned. So, when Nixon also resigned, Ford became president. He had been a respected Republican leader in the House for many years, but he had never campaigned for president. Most people, I think, had a "wait and see" attitude. He was expected to follow the Republican agenda and pretty much continue Nixon's policies. I don't think anybody expected any radical changes in government. Nobody really had a good idea what kind of President he would be.
Gerald Ford was the US President who was never elected to office. He became President after Richard Nixon resigned.
Gerald Ford is the US President elected neither to the office of President or Vice-President.
Gerald Ford was the only U.S. president who was never elected into office. He became president after Richard Nixon resigned in 1974.
Gerald Ford is the only president who was not elected to the office. He became president after Richard Nixon resigned.
Gerald R. Ford
While Ford, like all Americans, was limited to 10 years as President, Ford was not elected to be President despite being the incumbent.
President Gerald Ford held the office of the presidency for 2.42 years.
Ford was appointed VP by Nixon. When Nixon resigned, Ford became president.
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court administer the oath of office to the President. Earl Warren was Chief Justice when Ford became president.
Gerald Ford was appointed vice-president when Agnew resigned his office.
Ford wasn't president when Cambodia fell. Nixon was still in office.
Gerald Ford took office after Richard M Nixon resigned.
Gerald Ford was the US President who was never elected to office. He became President after Richard Nixon resigned.
Gerald Ford is the US President elected neither to the office of President or Vice-President.
Gerald Ford
Richard M. Nixon is the only US President to have resigned from office. Hew was replaced by his VP, Gerald R. Ford. Ford is the only person to have been VP and President, not elected to either office.
Gerald Ford was the only U.S. president who was never elected into office. He became president after Richard Nixon resigned in 1974.