8/9/1974, USA, Gerald R. Ford, 38th President of the United States

 Cover Commemorates Unexpected Inauguration of Gerald Ford

This cover was postmarked on August 9, 1974, the day Gerald R. Ford was sworn in as 38th President of the United States.  he ahd become the Vice President under Richard Nixon on December 6, 1973, after Spiro Agnew resigned the office.  The following August, Nixon resigned in the wake of the Watergate scandal.  Ford then became the first person to serve as US President without being elected as either President or Vice President.

This cover is a fitting reminder of beginning of Ford's presidency and is a neat piece of history.  Add it to your collection today.