Minute-By-Minute: Ford's 1st Day as President

A United States President’s first days in Office are hectic and often set the tone for the entire presidency.  President Ford’s first day was no different than any president before him – despite being ushered in under less than happy circumstances.  President Ford’s daily diary, photo records, and paper archive reveals the minute-by-minute events on August 9, 1974.
12 noon Eastern Standard Time
On August 9 1974 at 12 noon, in the East Room of the White House, Gerald R. Ford was sworn by Chief Justice Warren E. Burger as the 38th President of the United States.    
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