On this day in 1973, Representative Gerald Ford became Vice President of the US following the resignation of VP Agnew.
David Shribman wrote an article reminding us of just how fortunate we were that Gerald Ford was the man who assumed the office.
Put me down as one of those who believes that President Ford was a great president. He did not fight a war or deal with an economic depression. He did restore the presidency and that's no small achievement.
As President Carter said after taking the presidential oath:
"For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land.."
Yes, we should all thank President Ford for healing the nation. It was no small task.