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.

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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.

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Patricia · 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.