Question

Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford’s presidency?

Ford assumed office after Nixon’s impeachment, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after a special election, discontinued most of Nixon’s policies, and won reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after a special election, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Answer 1

The last would be the most correct. Nixon was removed from office by his own resignation. Ford continued the détante policy that Nixon has pursued. However, he did not win the 1976 election; Jimmy Carter did.

Answer 2

The correct answer is: "Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976".

Gerald Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th President of the United States between 1974 and January 1977. He entered in office, complying with his duty as Vice President, after the resignation of President Nixon in August 1974, when he decided to do resign before confronting the inminent impeachment and removal from office.

In the elections in 1976 Ford defeated Ronald Reagan and became the presidential candidate of the Republican Party but was defeated in the elections by Jimmy Carter, who became the 39th President.