Gerald Ford's Administration, 1974-1977

An Overview of Gerald Ford's Administration
Ford had been Vice-President for only eight months when he took office as President. The only person to serve as both Vice-President and President without being elected to either office, the American people warmly welcomed Ford to the presidency.

A Chronology of Gerald Rudolph Ford's Life and Career
Gerald Ford had been elected to the U.S. House of Representatives 13 straight times before being chosen by President Richard Nixon to replace Spiro Agnew as Vice-President. He was subsequently elevated to the presidency upon the resignation of Nixon.