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Watergate and the Ford Years

Question 5 • 26/27 GOVERNMENT

Who became president of the United States after Nixon’s resignation?

Answer
A
Archibald Cox
B
Gerald Ford
C
John Dean
D
Alexander Butterfield

Explanation

Gerald Ford became president after Richard Nixon resigned in August 1974. As vice president, Ford was next in the line of succession, so the correct choice is Gerald Ford.

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