On Aug. 9, 1974, Gerald Ford became President of the United States after a combination of unusual circumstances culminating in the resignation of President Richard Nixon. This was the first time in U.S. history that the president had not actually been elected as either president or vice president.
When Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned due to a kickback scandal, President Nixon appointed Gerald Ford, who at the time was the House Minority Leader, to take his place. This process was provided for by the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. Then, when President Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal, the 25th Amendment provided for Vice President Gerald Ford to assume the presidency. This day is known as "Veep Day."
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