Dec 15, 1976
True peace is more than an absence of battle; it is also the absence of prejudice and the triumph of understanding.
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.
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Dec 15, 1976
Betty joins me in wishing you all a very, very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Dec 15, 1976
It will be only a symbol if its light is not matched by the glow of love in our hearts.
Dec 15, 1976
It is my personal prayer on this Christmas of 1976 that the tree which I light tonight is only the beginning.
Dec 15, 1976
Peace on Earth, good will towards men--that message is as inspiring today as it was when it was first proclaimed to the shepherds near Bethlehem.
Dec 13, 1976
To express my deep appreciation to the people of the State of Michigan and to the University for their many benefits to me and helpful influences upon my life.
Dec 13, 1976
The purposes of this letter are to offer for deposit the materials as described and provided in Annex A attached.
Dec 13, 1976
I convey to the United States of America all my rights, title and interest in the materials accepted for deposit.
Dec 8, 1976
I might add parenthetically, I have found that it's great to be a part of a government where all of the troops without hesitation or qualification, follow whatever the leaders tell them to do.
Dec 8, 1976
I think the Republican tent is big enough and broad enough to encompass the four individuals who met here this afternoon.
Dec 8, 1976
We think it's absolutely essential for the political health of the United States that there be competition in the political arena.
Dec 5, 1976
I am delighted to welcome you and your party to Washington, D.C., our National Capital.
Dec 5, 1976
I bid you and your party, on behalf of the American people, a hearty welcome to the United States of America.
Dec 2, 1976
The Department of Defense military construction deferral is increased by $259.4 million.
Dec 2, 1976
a General Revenue Sharing deferral in the Department of the Treasury is increased by $11.1 million.
Nov 25, 1976
I, Gerald R. Ford, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States of America, including section 125(c) of the Trade Act of 1974, section 255(b)…
Nov 21, 1976
My administration would cooperate 100 percent in making certain that the transition from my administration to his administration would be carried out in the best interests of the American people.
Nov 17, 1976
These billions of dollars in savings, actual and prospective, mean a leaner, tighter, more efficient and more effective Government.
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