Photograph of Senator Robert Griffin Shaking Hands with President Richard M. Nixon, while Vice Presidential Nominee Gerald R. Ford Chats with a Well-Wisher

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Description

This photograph depicts Senator Robert Griffin (Michigan) shaking hands with President Richard M. Nixon while Vice Presidential nominee Gerald R. Ford chats with a well-wisher. This photograph was taken at a reception in the Blue Room of the White House following Nixon’s announcement of Ford as his choice to succeed Spiro T. Agnew.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Collection GRF-WHPO: White House Photographic Office Collection (Ford Administration).

National Archives Identifier: 187019

Full Citation: Photograph of Senator Robert Griffin Shaking Hands with President Richard M. Nixon, while Vice Presidential Nominee Gerald R. Ford Chats with a Well-Wisher; 10/13/1973; Collection GRF-WHPO: White House Photographic Office Collection (Ford Administration),. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/photograph-of-senator-robert-griffin-shaking-hands-with-president-richard-m-nixon-while-vice-presidential-nominee-gerald-r-ford-chats-with-a-wellwisher/, April 2, 2026]

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