Who was the first and only President to not be elected as either President or Vice President?

Who was the first and only President to not be elected as either President or Vice President?

• A. Gerald Ford
• B. Lyndon B. Johnson
• C. Richard Nixon
• D. George H.W. Bush

Answer: (A)

Gerald Ford is recognized as the first and only U.S. President who ascended to the presidency without being elected either as President or Vice President. He became President following Nixon's resignation in 1974, after which Ford was appointed Vice President through the 25th Amendment when Spiro Agnew resigned. This unique path highlights the historical context of Ford's presidency, as he was nominated by Nixon and approved by Congress, but he never went through the electoral process for either role. This distinguishes him from other Presidents who were elected to their positions, either directly through popular vote or via the electoral college.

Gerald Ford is recognized as the first and only U.S. President who ascended to the presidency without being elected either as President or Vice President. He became President following Nixon's resignation in 1974, after which Ford was appointed Vice President through the 25th Amendment when Spiro Agnew resigned. This unique path highlights the historical context of Ford's presidency, as he was nominated by Nixon and approved by Congress, but he never went through the electoral process for either role. This distinguishes him from other Presidents who were elected to their positions, either directly through popular vote or via the electoral college.