President Richard Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to become the Vice President
House Republican Leader Gerald Ford acknowledges applause after President Richard Nixon tapped him to be Vice president of the United Stated to succeed Spiro Agnew on October 12, 1973. The announcement, which brought cheers from Congress, was made in the East Room of the White House. (UPI Photo/Files)
Gerald Ford receives a kiss from his wife after being nominated as Nixon's Vice President
House Republican Leader Gerald Ford receives a kiss from his wife after President Nixon nominated him to be vice president on October 12, 1973. The annoucnement was made during ceremonies in the East Room of the White House. (UPI Photo/Files)
Governor George Wallace and Sen. Edward Kennedy attend July 4th “Spirit of America” celebration in Alabama
Alabama Governor George Wallace (L) and Sen. Edward Kennedy are shown together on July 4, 1973 in Decatur, Alabama, during a July 4th “Spirit of America” celebration. Sen. Kennedy was the guest speaker while Governor Wallace was presented the third annual Audie Murphy Patriotism Award. Both Kennedy and Wallace, potential candidates in the 1976 presidential race, were listed on the White House “enemies list” disclosed during the Senate Watergate Hearings. (UPI Photo/Files)
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy escorts Kathleen Kennedy to be married to David Lee Townsend
After leaving Georgetown Hospital in Washington where his son’s right leg was amputated above the knee in an operation for cancer, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy escorts his niece, Kathleen Kennedy, eldest child of his assassinated brother Robert, into Holy Trinity Catholic Church on November 17, 1973 where she will be married to David Lee Townsend. A hospital spokesman said the condition of 12-yrear old Edward M. Kennedy Jr. was “satisfactory.” (UPI Photo/rtb/Files)
President and Mrs. Nixon with Leonid Brezhnev at White House
President and Mrs. Nixon escort Soviet Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev into the White House in Washington for the start of the Nixon-Brezhnev summit talks following welcoming ceremonies for the Russian leader on June 18, 1973. (UPI Photo/Files)
Harry S. Truman eulogized at National Cathedral in Washington
Foreign statesmen, government dignitaries, family members and old friends heard Harry S. Truman eulogized on January 5, 1973, during memorial services in the National Cathedral in Washington. Kneeling in prayer during the services are daughter Margaret Truman Daniel (L), her husband Clifton (FL), and Vice President and Mrs. Agnew (FR and R), representing President and Mrs. Nixon. (UPI Photo/hw/Files)
HENRY KISSINGER IS SWORN IN BY WARREN BURGER WHILE RICHARD NIXON LOOKS ON
Henry Kissinger is sworn in as secretary of state during a White House ceremony on September 22, 1973. Chief Justice Warren Burger administered the oath of office. Mrs. Louis Kissinger, his mother, holds the bible while President Richard Nixon looks on. (UPI/File)
Spiro Agnew denies allegations about orchestrating kickbacks
Vice President Spiro Agnew, at a press conference said on August 8, 1973 that allegations that he was part of a kickback scandal in his home state of Maryland were “false and scurrilous, and malicious.” He said he originally intended to maintain silence after his initial denial on August 6, but could not in view of news leaks. (UPI Photo/Files)
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm attends the National Women’s Political Caucus national convention
Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (C) with other women attends the National Women’s Political Caucus national convention on February 9, 1973 in Houston. (UPI Photo/Leo Touchat/Files),
President Richard Nixon and Russian Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev share laugh together
President Richard M. Nixon and Soviet Communist Party Chief Leonid Brezhnev share a laugh together after the toasts at a White House State Dinner in Brezhnev?s honor on June 18, 1973 in Washington. (UPI Photo/Files)
The Reverend Jesse Jackson, an early disciple of Dr. Martin Luther King, is seen in this early '70's file photo.
Chicago,IL May 09, 1973 --- The Reverend Jesse Jackson, an early disciple of Dr. Martin Luther King, is seen in this early '70's file photo. (UPI Photo)
