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A&E Television

History.com: Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy-to-navigate site has Gerald Ford's biography, events occurring during his presidency, an image gallery, several videos containing his speeches, and more.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides an in depth description of the life of President Gerald Ford, offering essays, historical information, facts and photos.
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains an abundant amount of information on the thirty-eighth president of the United States, Gerald Ford. There are many pictures of Gerald Ford as well as a bibliography of books written about him.
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White House Historical Association

White House Historical Association: Watergate, Gerald Ford, and the Nixon Pardon

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson plan on an incredible chain of events that led to Ford's presidency. Students learn about this tale of American history, beginning with the Watergate break-in, the Saturday Night Massacre, and an accelerating crisis that would...
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Gerald Ford as President

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains a textbook summary of Gerald R. Ford's presidency and policies.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay on the domestic affairs of Ford includes information on the Nixon pardon, the economy and stagflation, Ford's White House staff, and the New York City bailout.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Gerald Ford: Elizabeth "Betty" Ford, First Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
Article chronicles the life of Betty Ford, known for her pro-women stance during the 1970s. Important topics include her candid approach to issues such as breast cancer, addictions to alcohol and pain medications, psychiatric counseling,...
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Ford Library & Museum: Official Portraits of Gerald and Betty Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource includes seven photographs of President Ford and his wife. Also includes a photo of Ford from the Vladivostok conference.
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President Gerald Ford's Veto of Railroad Retirement

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the message that President Ford wrote to the House of Representatives in 1974 stating his reasons for his veto of the Railroad Retirement Benefits Legislation.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Gerald Ford. Includes color portrait and information regarding his personal and presidential life and accomplishments.
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US Senate

U.s. Senate: Gerald R. Ford, 40th Vice President (1973 1974)

For Students 9th - 10th
Gerald R. Ford became the 40th Vice-President of the United States during Richard Nixon's Presidency. This page has extensive biographical information.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Gerald R. Ford: Oath of the u.s. Presidency Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the swearing in of Gelald R. Ford as President of the United States on August 9, 1974, after President Nixon resigned. After taking the oath of office, Ford speaks to the country. Offered in mp3 audio and in text.
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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th president of the United States. His foundation provides extensive information about his life and that of his wife, Betty Ford.
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Technos Quarterly: Interview With Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an interview with the former President of the United States. It discusses Ford's goals while in office as well as Ford's opinion of current political issues.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.
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Other

President Gerald Ford's Special Message to Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the working relationship between the legislative and executive branches of government through Ford's address to Congress in 1976 addressing the need for improvements to programs for the elderly.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief, easy-to-understand biography of Gerald Ford which includes an overview of his domestic and foreign policy.
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The History Place

The History Place: Gerald R. Ford Pardoning Richard Nixon

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this site for a brief history of the Watergate scandal & the text of President Ford's speech announcing his official pardon of Richard Nixon. You can access an audio clip of the speech as well as view the original written...
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University of Texas at Austin

U of Texas: Photojournalism and the American Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Texas, Austin, explores photojournalism with images of recent American presidents and their times. Nixon, Ford, Carter, Reagan, Bush and Clinton are shown.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages

For Students 9th - 10th
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography of President Gerald Ford for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 38th president of the United States, Gerald Ford, on this site.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Gerald Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Portrait Gallery presents a look at presidential actions during the Cold War. Click on Gerald Ford to watch a video of a speech he made concerning the Helsinki Accords and the need to honor fundamental freedoms and human...