Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. He became president after Richard Nixon resigned due to the Watergate scandal. Ford was the only president in U.S. history who was never elected to the office of president or vice president, as he was appointed as vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned. Before his presidency, Ford was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 25 years. He was known for his straightforward and honest approach to politics. Ford's presidency focused on healing the nation after the turmoil of the 1960s and early 1970s, including efforts to combat inflation and restore public trust in government.