Jul 1, 1976
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are cited as being among the most precious endowments of the Creator--but not the only ones.
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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Jul 1, 1976
The American people are deeply grateful, and this is a fine contribution for our Bicentennial.
Jul 1, 1976
The act of independence, the actual separation of colonies and Crown, took place 200 years ago today.
Jul 1, 1976
The Declaration is the Polaris of our political order--the fixed star of freedom.
Jul 1, 1976
I am deeply grateful, as is Mrs. Ford, for this very thoughtful and symbolic gift.
Jul 1, 1976
I thank you for not only their contribution but for this thoughtful gift, and the American people are deeply appreciative.
Jul 1, 1976
Let us do so, as they did, with firm reliance on the protection of divine providence.
Jul 1, 1976
The great promise of the Declaration requires far more than the patriot sacrifices of the American Revolution.
Jun 30, 1976
Allocation and price controls on heating oil, diesel fuel, and kerosene are being terminated.
Jun 30, 1976
There is nothing more American than saying, 'If you don't succeed, try, try again.'
Jun 30, 1976
These controls have limited competition, worked against the best interests of consumers, and hurt small business.
Jun 30, 1976
Our progress can be measured not only by the extent of our knowledge but by increasing awareness of all that remains to be discovered.
Jun 30, 1976
This beautiful new museum and its exciting exhibits of the mastery of air and space is a perfect birthday present from the American people to themselves.
Jun 30, 1976
Because this Nation is founded on the principle that all citizens share the same rights, what affects the rights of one affects the freedoms of all.
Jun 30, 1976
Your report will be taken with great care, the same care that you have taken in the preparation of it.
Jun 30, 1976
The Federal Energy Administration has concluded that supplies of middle distillate petroleum products are fully adequate to meet expected needs.
Jun 29, 1976
I am today establishing a Committee on Urban Development and Neighborhood Revitalization to examine urban problems and to make recommendations to improve current Federal programs in order to revitalize urban and neighborhood areas.
Jun 29, 1976
I know that in our third century, Mr. Prime Minister, Japan and America will draw closer and closer together.
Jun 29, 1976
Today I am pleased to announce that I am appointing a Cabinet-level task force to carry out that mission.
Jun 29, 1976
I also asked the Congress to restrain the growth of Federal spending, an essential step toward balancing the Federal budget.
Jun 29, 1976
I am signing today a bill which will prevent your withholding taxes from going up tomorrow.
Jun 29, 1976
Let me express to you, Mr. Prime Minister, the deep gratitude of the American people for this very, very generous gift.
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