Gerald R. Ford 1974 Typed Letter Signed as Vice President – Just Weeks Before Becoming President

38th President. Typed letter signed “Jerry Ford” AS VICE PRESIDENT, July 25, 1974, The Vice President Washington stationery, 7×9, to Senator Frank Church, just 2 weeks before becoming President upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, in full:

I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you a happy birthday; please pass along my best wishes to your family.

Just 2 weeks later, on August 9, 1974, Richard Nixon would resign as President and Gerald Ford would take office.