Who was the President of the United States in 1974?

Gerald "Rudolph" (Jerry) Ford Jr. was the President of the United States in 1977 until January 20, being replaced by James Earl (Jimmy) Carter Jr.

Jerry Ford was the 38th President of the United States from 1974 August 9 to 1977 January 20.

Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 January 20 to 1981 January 20.