Ford took over after Nixon's resignation from "summary" of The Promise by Jonathan Alter
Gerald Ford assumed the presidency after Richard Nixon resigned in disgrace on August 8, 1974. Ford, who had been the vice president under Nixon, was now tasked with leading a nation weary from the Watergate scandal. He faced a daunting challenge of restoring trust in the presidency and healing a divided country. Ford's first act as president was to address the American people and reassure them that the long national nightmare was over. In his inaugural address, he declared, "My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men." Ford's presidency was marked by his efforts to bring transparency and honesty back to the White House. He made the controversial decision to pardon Nixon fo...
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