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.
The American people want the finest Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines that money can buy.
Today, more Americans are gainfully employed than ever before in the 200 years of our national history.
Clearly, the creation of an economic climate in which every American who wants to work has a good job is a primary concern of every citizen; certainly, it is mine.
In compliance with a court order, another revenue sharing payment--this one for $18.7 million-to the city of Chicago has been deferred by the Department of the Treasury.
In 20 months we have made headway at home, we have made great progress abroad.
We observe today an occasion of somber reflection and grateful praise.
We propose to balance the Federal budget by doing two things: number one, cutting the rate in growth of Federal spending...to a 5½ percent rate of increase in growth.
America has no intention of abdicating its leadership to any nation committed to the destruction of liberty.