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Gerald Ford was the only President of the United States who was not elected president or vice president. He took over as vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned and served as vice president under Richard Nixon. When Nixon later resigned, he became the president.
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Who was the only nont elested us president?
The only president who took office but was not elected was Gerald Ford. He was also never elected as vice president either but was appointed to both offices.
The elected temporary leader of the Senate when the Vice President of the US cannot attend Senate meetings?
president pro tempore
Who are the current elected member of the executive branch?
The vice president does not run for office in the primary or general election. He is selected by the Presidential candidate to be a running mate. The Executive Branch consists of the President, Vice President and Cabinet. The Cabinet members are appointed by the President and approved by the Senate. Therefore, the only elected official in the Executive Branch is the President.
Who was elected Vice-President when Lincoln was re-elected?
Andrew Johnson (1801-1875) of Tennessee. Served as vice-president from March-April 1865. Johnson succeeded to the presidency on the assassination of President Lincoln. Johnson would be the first president to be impeached by Congress(S.Menzel)
Who was the first nonelected president of the US?
Many men became President through succession, but were somehow elected to government. The only man who was not elected in any way, and became President, was Gerald Ford. This happened because Vice President Agnew resigned, Ford was appointed Vice President. Then, Richard Nixon resigned and Ford became President through succession.
