Gerald Ford


The Nixon experience had made me a died-in-the-wool Democrat, but Gerald Ford was passable as president. Maybe it was just a relief to get Nixon out of the way. I was married, started married life in America, witnessed the birth of my first son, and joined the Army while Ford was president. I remember the comedians making fun of his clumsiness, the two assassination attempts, and his debates with Jimmy Carter. His unconditional pardon of Nixon really hurt his chances at re-election.

Events from the Ford Administration.


Ranked 8 of 10

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