SWEARING IN OF GERALD R. FORD

PRESIDENT
GERALD R.
FORD

August 9, 1974

Gerald F. Ford became the 38th President of the United States upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, who resigned on August 9, 1974 while facing impeachment proceedings for his role in the Watergate scandal and alleged cover-up.

August 9, 1974

Gerald F. Ford became the 38th President of the United States upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, who resigned on August 9, 1974 while facing impeachment proceedings for his role in the Watergate scandal and alleged cover-up.

ABOUT THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

Oath of Office:

Administered to Gerald R. Ford by the Honorable Warren E. Burger, Chief Justice of the United States.

Location:

East Room, The White House
Washington, D.C.

Bible Used:

Bible held by his wife, open to Proverbs 3:5-6

FACTS, FIRSTS, AND PRECEDENTS

First unelected Vice President to become President.