page_title: List of United States presidential firsts
section_title: Gerald Ford  (1974–1977)
hierarchical_section_title: List of United States presidential firsts / Gerald Ford  (1974–1977)
caption_attribution_description: English: The swearing in of President Gerald Ford by Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren Burger. Français&#160;: Gerald Ford prêtant serment comme Président des Etats-Unis devant Warren Burger, le président de la Cour Suprême, le 9 août 1974.
context_page_description: This list lists achievements and distinctions of various presidents of the United States. It includes distinctions achieved in their earlier life and post-presidencies. Due to some confusion surrounding sovereignty of nations during presidential visits, only nations that were independent, sovereign, or recognized by the United States during the presidency are listed here as a precedent.
context_section_description: First president born in Nebraska.
  First president to ascend to the presidency by the resignation of his predecessor.
  First president to ascend to the presidency without being elected to either the offices of the president or vice president.
  First president to be an Eagle Scout
  First president to receive the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.
  First president to visit Japan and Finland while in office.
  First president to pardon another president (Richard Nixon). The pardon of Richard Nixon in 1974, gave Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes he might have committed against the United States while president.
  First president to release a full report of his medical checkup to the public.
  First president to serve as House minority leader, having served in that office from 1965–1973.
  First president to serve as Republican conference chairman of the United States House of Representatives.
caption: Following the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford being sworn in by Warren Burger, was the first man to ascend to the presidency without being elected to either the offices of the president or vice president.
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