Interview 3, 1972-1976
Scope and Contents
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.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1972-1976
Creator
- From the Collection: Foote, Joe, Speaker Carl Albert’s press secretary; Dave McCurdy’s chief of staff, 1949- (Person)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 Items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Preservica Internal URL
Preservica Public URL
Physical Description
Audio Recording, Optical Disc and Flash Drive, 57:16:00
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository