The Medals of Freedom you are about to receive are the highest civilian honor that our country can bestow.
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.
Excellence has its own reward, not only to those who strive for it but also to the free society which encourages it.
I strongly recommend that the Senate consider issuance of a joint resolution with the House of Representatives in order to bring this Agreement into force by that date.
Our country and all mankind will always need people like you whose energy, whose imagination reveal our country's greatest potential.
The appointment of a Command Pilot, Pilot or Mission Specialist candidate to a position in the Space Shuttle Astronaut Program may be converted to career or career-conditional appointment if certain conditions are met.
Let me voice our country's deep gratitude and great appreciation, not only to you but to all those who helped you achieve what you accomplished.
I herewith report four new routine deferrals of funds totalling $685.0 million.
All Executive agencies shall periodically review their real property holdings.
The Administrator of the Energy Research and Development Administration shall develop operational plans and procedures.
Section 1 (c) of Executive Order No. 11651 of March 3, 1972, is amended.
It seemed to me that we ought to take an initiative here in Washington to indicate our full support for statehood for Puerto Rico.
I certainly want all Americans and all people throughout the world to have a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.
I have long felt that they had made tremendous progress, very significant economic and social and political progress.
The Coast Guard continues to take all possible measures to ensure minimal economic and ecological damage.
Each advisory committee listed below is hereby continued until December 31, 1978.
But it is delightful to be here, and I thank you for honoring Betty, and we are deeply grateful as a family.
This latest price increase can only serve as a sharp reminder for all Americans of the need to take urgent action to strengthen our conservation efforts.
It will be only a symbol if its light is not matched by the glow of love in our hearts.





