Introduction / Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.-- The election of 1976 / Leo P. Ribuffo -- Facts at a glance -- Nixon resigns the presidency -- Ford's remarks on becoming president -- Ford's pardon of Nixon -- Ford accepts the nomination -- Carter accepts the nomination -- Ford telegram of concession -- Carter's inaugural address -- First state of the union address -- Carter announces the Camp David accords -- "Crisis of confidence" speech -- The Salt II Treaty -- President Carter's farewell address.