At noon, Gerald Ford became the 38th president of the United States. Congress passes resolution of support for President Ford.            

Gerald Ford now the 38th president of the United States.             

Nelson Rockefeller rumored to be chosen as Vice-President. Henry Kissinger in touch with Greek and Turkish Prime Ministers.         

Cyprus peace talks break down ag Geneva. Fighting continues. President Ford closely watching the situation.           

Turkish forces take control of Famagusta. Ceasefire in Nicosia breaks down. Watergate special prosecutor Leon Jaworski undecided whether to indict Richard Nixon.       

Turkey takes control of north 1/3 of Cyprus. Greece declines to accept US offer to talk in Washington. Nixon aides involved in Watergate leaving White House.         

Fords moving belongings into White House.            

Rodger Davies, Cyprus ambassador, killed. Fords move into White House.      

President Ford selects Nelson Rockefeller as his Vice-President.           

President Ford says no mandatory wage and price controls.           

House accepts impeachment report of Judiciary Committee. Rockefeller and Kissinger likely to work well together.
          

President Ford reportedly in excellent health. Floods in Philippines.        

President Ford works on economy problems. He will hold news conference.         

Presidential news conference in East Room. Three convicts escape from Colorado prison.             

Two subpoenas given to Richard Nixon. Fire in gasoline and oil storage terminal in Louisana.          

Unemployment rises to 5.4% in August. Alan Greenspan sees more unemployment.          

President Gerald Ford goes on national television to give former president Richard Nixon a full, free, and absolute pardon.        

Former President Richard Nixon is granted a full pardon by President Gerald Ford.            

Gerald Ford gives Richard Nixon a full pardon.             

News events for Sunday September 22nd, 1974.            

Judge John Sirica deciding whether Richard Nixon should testify at Watergate cover-up trial. Gerald Ford in full support of Nelson Rockefeller as his Vice-President.  

Racial violence in Boston due to court-ordered school busing. Judge John Sirica to decide if Nixon to testify in Watergate cover-up trial.          

Gerald Ford explains to Congress why he pardoned former President Richard Nixon. Happy Rockefeller, wife of Governor Nelson Rockefeller has breast cancer.          

John Dean continues to testify at Watergate cover-up trial. 
Attendance at Boston schools increases.          

Special Watergate prosecutor Leon Jaworski resigns. Henry Ruth to be his replacement. Defense continues cross-examination of John Dean.     

News events for October 26th, 1974.             

Nixon undergoes phlebitis surgery. President Ford holds news conference. Economy will likely be discussed.          

Henry Kissinger meets with India Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. They both agree to try and stop world hunger and spread of nuclear weapons.           

Former President Richard Nixon in critical condition following surgery. Watergate Watergate cover-up jury not told of Nixon's health issues.           

Ford Motor Company reports drop in third quarter profits. Nelson Rockefeller vice-presidential approval under scrutiny by House Judiciary Committee.         

Nixon might have internal bleeding. President Ford tours Midwest.          

Ford administration admits country in a recession. Coal strike likely to make country's economy worse.         

Press secretary Ron Nesson announces President Ford plans to run in '76. Ford proposes changes in the 25th amendment.           

President Ford says he will run for President in 1976. Ford recommends changes in 25th amendment.                   

Delay in settling coal strike continues to hamper the economy.
President Ford arrives in Tokyo. 
            

Congress not likely to pass many bills requested by President Ford. Lone gunman holds Philippine ambassador hostage in Washington.      

Representative Wilbur Mills hospitalized in Bethesda Naval hospital. Reportedly in ill health for some time. President Ford reportedly frustrated over worsening economic conditions.      

President Ford's economic advisers meet with the press. Henry  Kissinger briefs Senate Foreign Relations Committee on new arms 
agreement between President Ford and Leonid  Brezhnev.      

Unemployment rises .05% in November. Louis Wyman and John Durkin big losers in New Hampshire Senate race.                               

Federal government ordered to take possession of Nixon tapes and papers. John Ehrlichman testifies in own defense in Watergate cover-up trial.         

Joint tax committee continues to probe Nixon's tax return. Wilbur  Mills continues to predict Nixon will resign.          

Transportation Secretary Brinegar resigns. Kenneth Parkinson testifies at Watergate cover-up trial.          

New Vice-President Nelson Rockefeller spends first full day in office. Richard Nixon files suit to keep government from taking control of White House tapes.           

Representative Michael Harrington asks DC Federal Court to halt all of CIA's domestic and foreign covert operations. Defense and prosecution end final arguments in Watergate cover-up trial. 
             

Judge John Sirica gives final instructions to jury in Watergate cover-up case. Pakistan earthquake kills 4700.        

Jury out at Watergate cover-up trial. They listen to Watergate tapes. H.F. Haldeman faces 25 years.         

H.R. Haldeman, John Ehrlichman, Robert Mitchell, and Robert Mardian all found guilty in Watergate cover-up trial.       

Defense attorneys begin filing appeals in Watergate cover-up trial. Richard Nixon silent on verdicts.          

French aerialist Philippe Petite, falls 25 feet, injures pelvis.           

Attorney John Paul Shaby freed by Los Angeles kidnappers. Held four days for $30,000 ransom.