Which American politician has held both of the highest government offices (Vice President and President of the United States) without being elected to either of them? Detailed answer

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Which American politician has held both of the highest government offices (Vice President and President of the United States) without being elected to either of them?

In October 1973, following the resignation of Vice President Spyro Agnew, House Republican leader Gerald Rudolph Ford was nominated by President Richard Nixon to serve as Vice President. In December of the same year, this appointment was approved by the US Congress.

In August 1974, Gerald Rudolph Ford became President of the United States due to the resignation of Richard Nixon, but in the 1977 elections he lost this post to James Earl (Jimmy) Carter.

Thus, Gerald Rudolph Ford served as Vice President and President of the United States without being elected to either of them.

Author: Kondrashov A.P.

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