University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address (1977)
This resrouce gives the text of Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address in 1977.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Library of Congress
Loc: Herblock's Presidents
Historically significant collection of political cartoons featuring U.S. Presidents from Library of Congress online teacher-student resources.
Other
Ford Library & Museum: Official Portraits of Gerald and Betty Ford
Resource includes seven photographs of President Ford and his wife. Also includes a photo of Ford from the Vladivostok conference.
OpenStax
Open Stax: u.s. History: Watergate: Nixon's Domestic Nightmare
From a chapter in a history textbook. This section looks at the election of 1972, which Richard Nixon won, and the subsequent Watergate crisis. Includes review questions.
Other
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th president of the United States. His foundation provides extensive information about his life and that of his wife, Betty Ford.
US Senate
U.s. Senate: Gerald R. Ford, 40th Vice President (1973 1974)
Gerald R. Ford became the 40th Vice-President of the United States during Richard Nixon's Presidency. This page has extensive biographical information.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Gerald R. Ford: Oath of the u.s. Presidency Address
This is the swearing in of Gelald R. Ford as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, after President Nixon resigned. After taking the oath of office, Ford speaks to the country. Offered in mp3 audio and in text.
American Rhetoric
American Rhetoric: Gerald R. Ford: Address Pardoning Richard M. Nixon
This is mp3 audio and text of Gerald R. Ford's speech to the nation pardoning Richard M. Nixon for his part in the Watergate coverup. It was delivered on September 8, 1974, Washington D.C.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Gerald Ford as President
This resource contains a textbook summary of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and policies.
PBS
Pbs: Character Above All: Gerald Ford
An excerpt fom James Cannon's essay "Character Above All" in which he praises Ford's honesty while in office.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Gerald R. Ford
Brief biography of Gerald Ford. Includes color portrait and information regarding his personal and presidential life and accomplishments.
A&E Television
History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford
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.
The History Place
The History Place: Great Speeches Collection
This site from The History Place provides a good selection of historical and relatively modern speeches from many English-speaking countries. Each speech is set up in its historic context. Many are available with audio links.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Gerald R. Ford
A brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford which includes an overview of his domestic and foreign policy.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Gerald R. Ford
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-eighth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.