93rd United States Congress - Major Events

Major Events

  • January 20, 1973: President Richard Nixon and Vice President Spiro Agnew inaugurated for their second term
  • January 22, 1973: Supreme Court issued abortion decision, Roe v. Wade
  • January 27, 1973: Paris Peace Accords signed
  • October 10, 1973: Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned
  • October 20, 1973: Saturday Night Massacre
  • December 6, 1973: Vice President Gerald Ford inaugurated
  • August 9, 1974: President Richard Nixon resigned. Gerald Ford became President.
  • November 5, 1974: United States midterm elections: Democrats increased their majorities in both houses
  • December 19, 1974: Vice President Nelson Rockefeller inaugurated

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