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Gerald Ford

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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.

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Jan 6, 1975

Sports are not only a preparation for life, their spirit is part of the very essence of the American competitive system.

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Jan 6, 1975

This is a time for greatness in our Nation and especially for enthusiasm.

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Jan 6, 1975

It was once said that many of Britain's battles were won on the playing fields of Eton.

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Jan 5, 1975

There is established the Hopi-Navajo Land Settlement Interagency Committee.

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Jan 3, 1975

I know of no Federal office buildings that have been named for a President while still in office.

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Jan 3, 1975

Under the provisions of Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, each advisory committee created by the President or any other officer of the Executive Branch and subject to the provisions of this Act...will terminate on January…

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Jan 3, 1975

This legislation might begin a precedent I believe it best not to establish.

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Jan 3, 1975

There is hereby established a Commission on CIA Activities Within the United States.

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Jan 3, 1975

I have determined that in order to insure scrupulous compliance with these statutory limitations, while fully recognizing the statutory missions of the Agency, it is advisable to establish a Commission on CIA Activities Within the United…

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Jan 3, 1975

Travel in the United States will be safer because of Federal actions which will be taken under this new law.

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Jan 3, 1975

I believe that dismissal without precluding reindictment would constitute an ample sanction to insure that prompt trials do take place.

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Jan 3, 1975

Many of the practices supported by the programs are profitable without Federal assistance and the supplementary income from this source has diminished in importance at a time when net farm income is near an all-time high.

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Jan 3, 1975

This measure recognizes that justice delayed is too often justice denied.

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Jan 3, 1975

I HAVE today vetoed H.R. 11897, a bill which would name the United States Courthouse and Federal Office Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the 'President Gerald R. Ford Federal Office Building.'

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Jan 3, 1975

It will enhance our efforts to implement this policy of Indian self-determination.

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Jan 3, 1975

It is, therefore, my earnest opinion that this bill is both unnecessary and unjustified, and on that basis I withhold my approval.

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Jan 3, 1975

The enactment of this legislation marks a milestone for Indian people.

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Jan 3, 1975

I HAVE signed into law S. 1017, the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.

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Jan 3, 1975

I am privileged to sign the Hoover and Truman memorial legislation.

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Jan 3, 1975

I remain committed, however, to the principle of maintaining the minimum possible Federal involvement in matters that are best handled by State, local, or private authorities.

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Jan 3, 1975

I HAVE signed two bills that honor former Presidents Herbert Hoover and Harry S. Truman.

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Jan 3, 1975

I have also determined that the advisory committees listed in Section 2 of this Order should be continued until that date, unless terminated sooner.

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Jan 3, 1975

It could result at best in comparatively limited benefits for domestic producers while risking retaliation from abroad against the larger volume of other products exported by our farmers.

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