Nelson A. Rockefeller, nominated August 20, 1974; sworn in December 19, 1974
Inauguration Date
Monday,
August 9, 1974
Location
East
Room, White House
Oath Administered By:
Warren
E. Burger, Chief Justice
Bible Used:
Bible held by his wife, open to Proverbs 3:5-6
Length of Inaugural Address:
850 words
Attire (what the president wore):
Dark business suit
Weather:
Not applicable
Precedents, "firsts" or other interesting information:
Ford assumed the Presidency upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon. Facing impeachment proceedings for his role in the Watergate scandal and alleged cover-up, Nixon resigned on August 9, 1974. Ford is the only unelected President of the United States
Gerald R. Ford taking the oath of office on August 9, 1974 (Library of Congress)
