"State of the Union Addresses by Gerald R. Ford" captures a pivotal moment in American history through the words of its 38th president as he steered the nation through a tempest of economic woes, energy shortages, and complex global relationships during the mid-1970s. Ford grapples with rising joblessness and out-of-control prices by urging collaboration between lawmakers, advocating for lowered government expenditures, and proposing tax breaks to jumpstart the country's financial engine. Throughout his speeches, he paints a picture of America as a key player on the world stage, stressing the importance of alliances and radiating hope that the country is capable of tackling its problems and restoring faith in itself. Ford's words mix plain talk about the hardships at hand with an encouraging vision for the future, spurring citizens to rally together for renewal and advancement.
State of the Union Addresses
By Gerald R. Ford
Amid economic turmoil and international tensions, experience a president's vision for a nation striving to overcome its challenges and reclaim its promise.
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About the AuthorGerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford assumed the presidency after President Richard Nixon resigned, under whom he had served as the 40th vice president from 1973 to 1974. Prior to that, he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1973.
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. A member of the Republican Party, Ford assumed the presidency after President Richard Nixon resigned, under whom he had served as the 40th vice president from 1973 to 1974. Prior to that, he served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1973.
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