Gerald Ford's "Sunday Morning Massacre" and related media

Gerald Ford's "Sunday Morning Massacre"

On November 3, 1975, President Ford holds a news conference and announces a number of personnel changes among his top national security posts. The press dubbed his action the "Sunday Morning Massacre."

Listen to Similar Speeches & Audio

Your Parental Control settings do not allow you to view thiscontent.

Related Speeches & Audio (10)

  • Gerald Ford's "Sunday Morning Massacre"
    Gerald Ford's "Sunday Morning Massacre"

    Audio Clip (4:53)

    On November 3, 1975, President Ford holds a news conference and announces a number of personnel changes among his top national security posts. The press dubbed his action the "Sunday Morning Massacre."

    Audio Clip (4:53)
  • Nixon Announces Watergate Resignations
    Nixon Announces Watergate Resignations

    Audio Clip (1:59)

    On April 30, 1973, with the Watergate trial well underway, President Richard Nixon announces on nationwide television and radio the resignation of his closest advisers, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman, as well as White House Counsel John Dean and Attorney General Richard Kleindienst.

    Audio Clip (1:59)
  • Carter's Inaugural Address
    Carter's Inaugural Address

    Audio Clip (1:59)

    On January 20, 1977, after being sworn in as the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter delivers a short speech and, along with his wife and daughter, walks during the Inaugural Parade from Capitol Hill to the White House. He was the first president to make the journey on foot.

    Audio Clip (1:59)
  • Nixon Responds to Watergate Subpoena
    Nixon Responds to Watergate Subpoena

    Audio Clip (2:27)

    In an address to the nation on April 29, 1974, President Richard Nixon explains why he will not be turning over additional subpoenaed tapes in the Watergate trial but will instead provide transcripts of the recordings.

    Audio Clip (2:27)
  • Nixon Resigns
    Nixon Resigns

    Audio Clip (4:16)

    After the revelations of the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon announces to the nation on August 8, 1974, that he will resign the presidency at noon the following day.

    Audio Clip (4:16)
  • Nixon's Second Inaugural Address
    Nixon's Second Inaugural Address

    Audio Clip (1:42)

    After a landslide reelection victory, incumbent President Richard Nixon stresses America's role in the pursuit of world peace during his second inaugural address, delivered on January 20, 1973.

    Audio Clip (1:42)
  • Nixon Reelected to Presidency
    Nixon Reelected to Presidency

    Audio Clip (1:03)

    On November 7, 1972, incumbent President Richard Nixon won a second term in a landslide victory over Democrat George McGovern. In a brief statement from the Oval Office, President Nixon promises to bring "peace with honor" in Vietnam and to usher in a "new era of peace" with the Soviet Union.

    Audio Clip (1:03)
  • Nixon and Dean Discuss Watergate
    Nixon and Dean Discuss Watergate

    Audio Clip (1:26)

    On March 21, 1973, in a secretly recorded conversation, President Richard Nixon and his aide John Dean discuss the unfolding Watergate scandal. Dean tells Nixon that the cover-up is "a cancer on the presidency."

    Audio Clip (1:26)
  • Nixon and Dean Discuss Watergate Resignations
    Nixon and Dean Discuss Watergate Resignations

    Audio Clip (2:44)

    In a secretly recorded conversation on April 16, 1973, President Richard Nixon discusses with his aide John Dean the need to have the resignations of Dean, H.R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman "at the ready" in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

    Audio Clip (2:44)
  • Reagan’s Second Inaugural Address
    Reagan’s Second Inaugural Address

    Audio Clip (0:47)

    Defeating Democratic nominee Walter Mondale with an unprecedented electoral vote margin, President Ronald Reagan secured a second term as president of the United States. In his inaugural address on January 21, 1985, Reagan introduces the idea of a "new American emancipation."

    Audio Clip (0:47)

Related Videos (10)

  • Nixon Announces His Resignation
    Nixon Announces His Resignation

    Video Clip (2:38)

    View and listen to President Nixon's resignation speech in its entirety from the White House.

    Video Clip (2:38)
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Moscow Conference
    Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Moscow Conference

    Video Clip (1:15)

    Watch the speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the Moscow Conference during World War II.

    Video Clip (1:15)
  • Inaugural Address: Gerald Ford
    Inaugural Address: Gerald Ford

    Video Clip (2:15)

    Excerts from Gerold R. Ford's inaugural address on Friday, August 9, 1974.

    Video Clip (2:15)
  • Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech
    Richard Nixon's Resignation Speech

    Video Clip (2:33)

    On August 8, 1974, Richard M. Nixon addressed the American people to announce his resignation.

    Video Clip (2:33)
  • Richard Nixon's Farewell Speech
    Richard Nixon's Farewell Speech

    Video Clip (2:45)

    Richard Nixon bids a humble and tearful farewell to his staff and the White House Cabinet in the wake of the Watergate scandal that forced his resignation.

    Video Clip (2:45)
  • Reagan
    Reagan

    Video Clip (01:28:23)

    A portrait of America's 40th president depicting the most defining moments of his 93 years.

    Video Clip (01:28:23)
  • Richard Nixon's Impeachment Investigation
    Richard Nixon's Impeachment Investigation

    Video Clip (3:27)

    Lawrence Hogan gives us the lowdown on Richard Nixon's impeachment in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

    Video Clip (3:27)
  • Richard Nixon's Checkers Speech
    Richard Nixon's Checkers Speech

    Video Clip (3:44)

    Why did Richard Nixon's infamous "Checkers" campaign speech about a cocker spaniel irrevocably damage his relationship with Dwight D. Eisenhower?

    Video Clip (3:44)
  • Inaugural Address: Franklin D. Roosevelt
    Inaugural Address: Franklin D. Roosevelt

    Video Clip (2:32)

    Excerpts from Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address on Saturday, March 4, 1933.

    Video Clip (2:32)
  • Inaugural Address: George H.W. Bush
    Inaugural Address: George H.W. Bush

    Video Clip (2:12)

    Excerpts from George Herbert Walker Bush's inaugural address on Friday, January 20, 1989.

    Video Clip (2:12)

Related Photo Galleries (10)

  • Abraham Lincoln
    Abraham Lincoln

    19 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln.

    (19 Photos)
  • George Bush
    George Bush

    20 Photos

    View an image slideshow on President George Bush.

    (20 Photos)
  • Presidents: World War II to Today's Presidents
    Presidents: World War II to Today's Presidents

    13 Photos

    View an image slideshow on Presidents from World War II to Today.

    (13 Photos)
  • Civil War to Great Depression Presidents
    Civil War to Great Depression Presidents

    15 Photos

    View an image slideshow on Presidents from Reconstruction to the Great Depression.

    (15 Photos)
  • James Madison
    James Madison

    10 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of James Madison.

    (10 Photos)
  • John Quincy Adams
    John Quincy Adams

    8 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.

    (8 Photos)
  • James Monroe
    James Monroe

    8 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of James Monroe.

    (8 Photos)
  • John Adams
    John Adams

    7 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of John Adams.

    (7 Photos)
  • John Tyler
    John Tyler

    6 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of John Tyler

    (6 Photos)
  • Millard Fillmore
    Millard Fillmore

    8 Photos

    See pictures from the life and presidency of Millard Fillmore.

    (8 Photos)

Most Popular Videos on History.com

More videos

Newest Videos on History.com

More videos

Related Multimedia

Shop HISTORY

See More