Presidents & Elections1974-1977

One president was never elected to either office

National elections won before taking office

Gerald Ford is the only president who never won an election for either president or vice president.

He was appointed vice president under the 25th Amendment after Spiro Agnew resigned, then became president when Nixon resigned.

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Gerald fords unique role in american historyNational Constitution Center

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