I believe it was the only time in history we had a President and Vice Presdent not elected to the offices.
Nixon-Agnew
Agnew resigned Ford is nominated by Nixon, approved by both houses
Nixon-Ford
Nixon resigns Ford becomes President
Ford nominates Rockefeller and he is approved by Congress
Ford-Rockefeller
Neither elected.
From President Ford's swearing in:
I have not sought this enormous responsibility, but I will not shirk it. Those who nominated and confirmed me as Vice President were my friends and are my friends. They were of both parties, elected by all the people and acting under the Constitution in their name. It is only fitting then that I should pledge to them and to you that I will be the President of all the people.
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our Constitution works; our great Republic is a government of laws and not of men. Here, the people rule. But there is a higher Power, by whatever name we honor Him, who ordains not only righteousness but love, not only justice, but mercy. ... let us restore the golden rule to our political process, and let brotherly love purge our hearts of suspicion and hate
