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Gerald Ford

Born Leslie Lynch King, Jr., Gerald Rudolph Ford (1913 – 2006) was the 38th US President. Because he was appointed Vice-President, and later succeeded Richard Nixon as President upon Nixon’s resignation, he was the only one not elected into both posts.

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How did the US respond to pardon of Nixon?

The reaction to the Supreme Court decision in Nixon was generally positive. The decision set a legal precedent that even the president is not above the law and must comply with the subpoena issued by special prosecutor Archibald Cox. After the decision a majority of the public was pleased that the legal system had worked as intended.

The following points summarize the general response to this decision:

  • The decision showed that no one is above the law setting a legal precedent for future investigations.
  • The decision was seen as a victory for the rule of law and justice.
  • It was seen as a necessary step to ensure that the president is held accountable for any potential criminal activity.
  • The decision was seen as a positive step towards maintaining a democracy and protecting the American people.

The Supreme Court decision in Nixon was seen as a victory for the rule of law and justice and it was widely applauded by the public. The decision set a legal precedent that no one is above the law and that the president must comply with the subpoena issued by special prosecutor Archibald Cox.

Was Gerald Ford a senator?

No, he was a Representative for 25 years but never a Senator. As Vice-President, he was President of the Senate but never an elected Senator.

How many high schools are in Michigan?

how many high schools are in the state of Michigan

What two significant positions did Genarld R Ford hold while he was a Congressman?

As a Congressman, Gerald R. Ford was a member of the "Warren Commission", appointed to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ford also served as "Minority Leader" in the House of Representatives.

Was there a world event that happened during Gerald Ford's presidency?

Within a month, President Ford pardoned former President Nixon for crimes he may have committed in office. It had worldwide effect.

Was President Gerald Ford pro-choice?

In an interview with Larry King in 1998, Gerald Ford states that both he and his wife, Betty, are pro-choice. That is directly from the CNN transcript of that interview.

Where is the main office of ford?

the main office is in cambellfield near hume highway i got this from my auntie who was a receptionest for frod for 30 somthin yrs

True or false Vice President Gerald R Ford was forced to resign because he had accepted money from Maryland state building contractors?

That is False. Gerald Ford was not from Maryland he was a Representative from Michigan. Spiro T. Agnew (former Governor of Maryland) was forced to resign the Vice Presidency as part of a plea bargain to avoid more serious charges.

What was Gerald Ford's biggest mistake?

From the standpoint of getting re-elected, his biggest mistake was to pardon Richard Nixon. ( From other points of view, this pardon was not a mistake at all.)

He made a unquestionable slip in his debate with Carter concerning the status of Poland in the free world.

Why did Gerald Ford change the Cabinet?

Many of the White House staff and the Cabinet had been tainted by the Watergate scandal.

During his presidency Gerald Ford?

During his presidency, President Gerald Ford accomplished a number of important things. He effectively ended the Vietnam War, for instance during his administration.

What was President Ford's greatest success as president?

Gerald Ford's greatest success as president was reestablishing the faith and trust America had in the presidential position. Because of Nixon and the Watergate Scandal, Many people distrusted the president. In the time he was in office, Ford made America forgive and forget Nixon

Did the ford and carter presidencies fail to repair the damage done to the reputation of the presidency by the Watergate scandal?

The Ford and Carter presidencies failed to repair the damage done to the reputation of the presidency by the Watergate scandal because they pardoned NIxon. They decided to sweep it under the rug instead of correcting the wrongs Nixon done.