Do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States.
Gerald Ford
The Public Record
Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from August 9, 1974, to January 20, 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford was born in Michigan and previously served as the U.S. House of Representatives member from 1949 to 1973. He also held the position of House Minority Leader from 1965 until he became President. Ford is particularly known for his efforts to heal the nation following the Watergate scandal and for his controversial decision to pardon former President Richard Nixon.
I was the sole person who had to make that decision. But, when you look back at the alternatives that I had, it was the right decision. And I have no question that it was the right thing to do then. And I'm more certain today.
Ed Levi, with his outstanding academic and administrative record at the University of Chicago, was a perfect choice.
Never forget, my friends, the primary purpose of a political party is to win.
It is a national paradox that at the same time public recognition and use of the humanities is increasing, the Nation's cultural institutions are finding it increasingly difficult to keep their doors open and their programs alive.
I recognize that modified or substantially different proposals may more effectively meet the criteria of fairness, effectiveness and efficiency.
There is hereby established a Humanitarian Service Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of Transportation with regard to the Coast Guard when not operating as a Service in…
Subject to the provisions of section 1 of this order, and in the absence of any contrary delegation or direction by the Director, the Secretary of Commerce shall perform the functions set forth in sections 4 (a) (1), (2), (4) and 4 (b) of…
I am committed to solving the predator problem by environmentally acceptable means.
The regulations shall place the Humanitarian Service Medal in an order of precedence immediately after the Vietnam Service Medal.





