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25th Amendment Ratified
The 25th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, establishing clear procedures for presidential succession and disability. The amendment addressed long-standing ambiguities about what happens when a president is unable to serve, clarifying the Vice President's role in such situations.
Why It Matters
The 25th Amendment strengthened the continuity of presidential leadership, providing a constitutional framework that was used when Vice President Gerald Ford succeeded President Nixon in 1974.