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Interview 3

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Interview 3

Interview 3 describes the political tension after the vice presidency was vacant and the selection process to fill the void. After Vice President Agnew's resignation and the the possible impeachment of President Richard Nixon, Speaker Carl Albert became next in line for the presidency. In the midst of the executive vacancy, Albert received twenty-four hour protection from the secret service. The process to nominate a new vice president was expedited by the political circumstances and public pressure. After consulting the republican and democratic leadership, President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to fill the office of vice president.

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Title: Interview 3

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_PP_111_1_0000_0000_3

Date - creation

Expression: 1972-1976

Type: bulk

Begin: 1972

End: 1976

Scope and Content: Interview 3 describes the political tension after the vice presidency was vacant and the selection process to fill the void. After Vice President Agnew's resignation and the the possible impeachment of President Richard Nixon, Speaker Carl Albert became next in line for the presidency. In the midst of the executive vacancy, Albert received twenty-four hour protection from the secret service. The process to nominate a new vice president was expedited by the political circumstances and public pressure. After consulting the republican and democratic leadership, President Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to fill the office of vice president.

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Interview 3

Interview 3 describes the political tension after the vice presidency was vacant and the selection process to fill the void.

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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center | University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter