WI: Formal Inauguration on January 20, 1975

What if Richard Nixon resigned on January 20, 1975 and a formal inauguration (instead of OTL's swearing-in ceremonies) was held for Gerald R. Ford and Nelson Rockefeller as President and Vice President respectively?
 

nbcman

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What if Richard Nixon resigned on January 20, 1975 and a formal inauguration (instead of OTL's swearing-in ceremonies) was held for Gerald R. Ford and Nelson Rockefeller as President and Vice President respectively?
Impossible as the resignations of the two positions were not related and there is time required for the confirmation process of VPs. President Nixon appointed Mr. Ford to the VP position after VP Agnew resigned in 1973 for charges not related to Watergate. Mr Ford then had to be confirmed by Congress. Then VP Ford immediately becomes President when President Nixon resigns. Finally, President Ford appoints Mr. Rockefeller as VP who then has to get confirmed by Congress.
 
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