Nixon’s resignation letter was delivered to the Secretary of State, Dr. Henry Kissinger, at 11.35am on August 9, 1974, by Assistant to the President, Alexander Haig.
Ford was sworn in shortly afterwards. The President spoke at 12:05 p.m. in the East Room at the White House following administration of the oath of office by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. The oath of office and the President’s remarks were broadcast live on radio and television.
Listen to Ford take the Oath of Office and to his Following Remarks (10m)
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Transcript of President Ford’s inaugural remarks.
Mr. Chief Justice, my dear friends, my fellow Americans: [Read more…]