Lot 51
Ford, Gerald R. - Signed Limited Edition Lithograph Broadside of His Oath of Office (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States (1974-77). Color limited edition lithograph broadside of the presidential Oath of Office and Remarks, No. 88 of 175, signed "Gerald R. Ford" in blue felt tip under a color photo of Ford, 15 x 22". Ford was sworn in as President on August 9, 1974, the same day Richard Nixon resigned. The broadside is encased in mylar, easily removed. Very fine condition.
On October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew, who was elected as Nixon's vice president in 1969 and 1973, resigned and pleaded no contest to criminal charges of tax evasion and money laundering. On October 12, 1973, Gerald Ford was nominated to take Agnew's place, the first time the vice-presidential vacancy provision of the 25th Amendment was implemented. Ford was confirmed by the House by a vote of 387 to 35 on December 6, 1973, and took the oath of office as Vice President of the United States a half hour later. When Nixon resigned as President on August 9, 1974, Gerald Ford became the first U.S. President to assume the position without being elected as either President or Vice President. With COA. Estimate Value $1,500 - 2,500
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