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 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.
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.
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.
Who was president immediately following Richard Nixon and how did he become president?
Ford; he became president when Nixon resigned
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
How was the economy affected by President Gerald Ford's Whip Inflation Now program?
The economy slowed down very quickly
structure of federal government
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
What is Count Raymond VI of Toulouse's birthday?
Count Raymond VI of Toulouse was born on October 27, 1156.
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.