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Gerald Ford: Obituary (1:30)

This video clip pays tribute to the past President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. Watch highlights of Ford as he leads the nation. For more on his legacy visit the HistoryChannel.com.

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  • Gerald Ford: Obituary
    Gerald Ford: Obituary

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    This video clip pays tribute to the past President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. Watch highlights of Ford as he leads the nation. For more on his legacy visit the HistoryChannel.com.

    Video Clip (1:30)
  • Gerald Ford Embraces Chicken
    Gerald Ford Embraces Chicken

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    Timothy Dickinson tells us about Gerald Ford and the Chicken.

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  • Gerald Ford's Children Remember
    Gerald Ford's Children Remember

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    Watch this clip of Tom Brokaw as he interviews the sons and daughters of former U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents. Listen as they share stories about their memories of the first time in the White House.

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  • Gerald Ford: Cold War vs. War on Terror
    Gerald Ford: Cold War vs. War on Terror

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    Watch this interview clip of former U.S. President, Gerald Ford, about his views on war and President Bush. He claims President Bush has many more difficult decisions to make than he did while he was in office.

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  • Gerald Ford: Mayaguez Incident
    Gerald Ford: Mayaguez Incident

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    Watch this historical clip of President Ford as he announces that the crew men of the SS Maya Guez have been rescued from Cambodian forces. This was a very exciting and popular move for President Ford.

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  • First Ford Assassination Attempt
    First Ford Assassination Attempt

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    In Sacramento California on September 5, 1975, Lynette Fromme attempted to kill President Gerald Ford

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  • Ford: Defends Nixon Pardon
    Ford: Defends Nixon Pardon

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    Watch this historical clip of President Gerald Ford as he speaks in front of the House Judiciary Committee about the impeachment of President Nixon. Listen and see what he had to say in this clip.

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  • Inaugural Address: Gerald Ford
    Inaugural Address: Gerald Ford

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

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  • Second Ford Assassination Attempt
    Second Ford Assassination Attempt

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    President Gerald Ford escapes assassination just 17 days after a previous attempt on his life.

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  • Betty Ford Recalls Intervention
    Betty Ford Recalls Intervention

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    Betty Ford on her success on being sober.

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  • White House: Deconstructed
    White House: Deconstructed

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    It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.

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  • Presidential Fun Facts
    Presidential Fun Facts

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    The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?

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Speeches & Audio (4)

  • Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard Nixon
    Gerald R. Ford Pardons Richard Nixon

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    In a live broadcast on September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford grans his disgraced predecessor, Richard Nixon, a "full free and absolute pardon." In an effort to end speculation over whether he had cut a "deal" with Nixon, Ford emphatically stated he'd given the pardon to heal the nation.

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  • Gerald Ford on Economic Woes
    Gerald Ford on Economic Woes

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    After finding little support in Congress on his proposed budget-reducing actions, President Gerald Ford stresses the necessity of his plan in a news conference held December 2, 1974, which was broadcast live on television and radio.

    Audio Clip (3:46)
  • Gerald Ford on Resignation of South Vietnam's President
    Gerald Ford on Resignation of South Vietnam's President

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    In April 1975, when North Vietnamese forces reached Xuan Loc, Saigon's last line of defense, President Nguyen Van Thieu announced his resignation. In an interview, President Gerald Ford denies that the U.S. government influenced Thieu's decision.

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  • First Lady Betty Ford Delivers President Ford's Concession
    First Lady Betty Ford Delivers President Ford's Concession

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    In November 1976, President Gerald Ford was defeated in his re-election campaign by challenger Jimmy Carter. Because Ford was hoarse from campaigning, First Lady Betty Ford speaks on his behalf, informing the nation that the president officially conceded and offered his congratulations to the new president-elect.

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