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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1976

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1976 won by Democratic candidate, Jimmy Carter.
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Gerald Ford as President

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a textbook summary of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and policies.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Ford Interlude

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the Ford administration as he stepped in to fill the presidential void.
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PBS

Pbs: Character Above All: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
An excerpt fom James Cannon's essay "Character Above All" in which he praises Ford's honesty while in office.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: Gerald R. Ford's Address to 29th u.n. General Assembly

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum. Take a look at Ford's 1974 address to the General Assembly of the United Nations, which he delivered shortly after assuming the Presidency, and in which Ford humbly...
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: 1975 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the Gerald R. Ford Library & Museum. Read the text of Ford's 1975 State of the Union address, in which he outlines both national and international goals for the United States.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: Address to the Osce in Helsinki

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here at the Gerald R. Ford Library & Museum to hear an audio clip or read the full text of President Ford's address to participants in the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Summit, during which the Helsinki Final Act was drafted.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum: Betty Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum, read a comprehensive biography of Betty Bloomer Ford.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Remarks, "The Trouble With Washington"

For Students 9th - 10th
Who is Gerald Ford? Learn about the 37th President of the United States through his own words. In this speech he gave in 1996, he summarizes his political beliefs, his battles, his failures, and his accomplishments. Contains humorous and...
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Primary
Other

President Gerald Ford's Special Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the working relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government through Ford's address to Congress in 1976 addressing the need for improvements to programs for the elderly.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.
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US National Archives

Docsteach: Half Right, Half Wrong: Analyzing a Letter About Ford Pardoning Nixon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze a document sent from a child to President Gerald Ford in 1974. Anthony Ferreira wrote to the president to express his opinion regarding the pardon of Richard Nixon.
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of former First Lady Betty Ford, who survived breast cancer, bouts with alcohol, and drug dependency.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Gerald Ford. Includes color portrait and information regarding his personal and presidential life and accomplishments.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an in depth description of the life of President Gerald Ford, offering essays, historical information, facts and photos.
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A&E Television

History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Gerald Ford's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos containing his speeches, and more.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the story of First Lady Betty Ford also known as Mrs. Gerald Ford. Learn details about her youth, her marriage and family, the White House years, and her later life.
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Other

Potus: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Gerald R. Ford and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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Website
University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford which includes an overview of his domestic and foreign policy.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: President Ford Pardons Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Ibiblio.org site, click to view photos of President Ford as he announces his decision to pardon Richard Nixon in 1974.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: President Ford & the Uss Mayaguez Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here to check out a trio of photos depicting President Ford dealing with the U.S.S. Mayaguez crisis in 1975.
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BBC

Bbc: 1974: Ford Takes Over as Nixon Quits

For Students 9th - 10th
Article and video on the historic date of August 9, 1974, when Nixon resigned and Gerald Ford was sworn in as the 38th president of the United States.
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Other

Arms Negotiations at Vladivostok

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs from the Vladivostok Summit in 1974 between the Soviet Union's Leonid Brezhnev and U.S. President Gerald Ford.