Presidential Succession9 August 1974
Is sworn in as president after Nixon's resignation and declares that the long national nightmare is over.
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Gerald Rudolph Ford Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Gerald Rudolph Ford, based on 7 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
7 records1974–19767 events1 places
Chronological biography
1974
Employee Retirement Income Security Act2 September 1974
ERISA establishes federal standards for private pension and employee-benefit plans.
Nixon Pardon8 September 1974
Grants Richard Nixon a full, free and absolute pardon for federal offenses he committed or may have committed while president.
1975
Biological Weapons Convention Ratification Signed22 January 1975
Signs the United States instrument of ratification for the Biological Weapons Convention.
Geneva Protocol Ratification Instruments Signed22 January 1975
Signs the United States instrument of ratification for the 1925 Geneva Protocol.
Biological Weapons Convention Enters Force26 March 1975
The Biological Weapons Convention enters into force, banning development, production and stockpiling of biological and toxin weapons.
1976
Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty Signed28 May 1976
The United States and Soviet Union sign the Peaceful Nuclear Explosions Treaty.
Titles and roles
President of United States of America · President of USA · President of USA
Record provenance
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