Ford Takes Presidency With Bipartisan Support and Help
Gerald R. Ford begins his presidency amid pledges of cooperation from longtime congressional allies and leaders nationwide. Nixon's resignation prompts a national mood of relief and sorrow as lawmakers promise to back Ford to heal the republic and ease the transition.
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Nixon Resigns After Private Struggle Over Watergate
Nixon faced a private hell in decision making and became the first US president to resign. Allies and rivals weighed implications as he announced stepping down to allow Ford to assume the presidency, amid calls for impeachment and national healing.
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Ford asks Kissinger to remain as secretary of state
Ford vows to pursue Nixon’s world peace vision and asks Henry Kissinger to stay on as secretary of state. Swearing in today in the White House Rose Garden, Ford, 61, Nebraska-born and Michigan-raised, starts shaping a new administration after Nixon’s resignation amid Watergate. He offers few clues on other appointments as he avoids swift moves on a new vice president.
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Economists weigh Nixon resignation's impact on economy
U S economists react to Nixon's resignation with optimism about a new ball game in finance led by Ford while warning inflation and policy remain. Janeway predicts Congress purse power returns. Rinfret cautions on Ford's unknown economic track record. Clausen and Jacobs see potential benefits for confidence and markets. Ford's team and cabinet reshuffles expected. Haig stays, Ter Horst named press secretary. Ford calls Nixon sacrifice for country amid somber address.
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Nixon resigns amid impeachment end and Watergate fallout
President Nixon leaves office amid an expected congressional halt to impeachment. Gerald Ford will inherit the issue of possible prosecution. Special prosecutor Jaworski says no deal to exempt Nixon. grand jury had named him an unindicted co conspirator in the Watergate cover up. Seven of Nixon's ex associates face charges.
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World reacts to Nixon resignation with shock and relief
United Press International reports a global mix of relief and concern as Nixon announces his resignation. Leaders in Europe and Latin America weigh foreign policy shifts while Asian officials fear Vietnam impact. The dollar rises on world markets as millions watch the televised speech at 2 am European time.
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Americans React To Nixon Resignation Across Nation
Americans voiced awe sadness and relief as President Nixon resigned. Crowds reacted with hush cheers tears and debates across stadiums theaters casinos and streets. NBC said 130 million watched making it history's largest TV audience.
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