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President Gerald R. Ford

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Gerald Ford worksheet, students read a 3 page excerpt on the life, career and death of President Gerald R. Ford. They then use the information they read to answer 8 multiple choice questions. The answers are on the last page of...
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Education World

Every-Day Edit: President Gerald R. Ford

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this proofreading worksheet, students identify spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar mistakes in a descriptive paragraph and use editing marks to correct them.
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The Life of a President

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the life of President Gerald R. Ford. After reading an article, they discuss his legacy. They collect articles written during his time in office and examine the key issues of his presidency. They write an article about...
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Curated OER

Nov. 2, 1976 | Carter Defeats Ford in Presidential Election

For Students 9th - 12th
After reading about the presidential race in 1976, learners think critically about presidential legacy. They read all of the provided background information, related New York Times articles, and then respond to a writing prompt via blog...
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Curated OER

Dear Presidential Diary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how a president spends the day. In this presidential history lesson, students research primary sources in order to write their own diaries for presidents that include suggestions of laws, managing personnel, budgeting,...
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Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Gerald R. Ford Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum site has an extensive biography of the United State's 38th president, Gerald R. Ford. The information at this site includes details about his political career and his actions as president. There are...
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Other

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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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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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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Other

Potus: Gerald R. Ford

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Gerald R. Ford and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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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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Other

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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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: Gerald R. Ford's Address to 29th u.n. General Assembly

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum. Take a look at Ford's 1974 address to the General Assembly of the United Nations, which he delivered shortly after assuming the Presidency, and in which Ford humbly...
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: Address to the Osce in Helsinki

For Students 9th - 10th
Click here at the Gerald R. Ford Library & Museum to hear an audio clip or read the full text of President Ford's address to participants in the 1975 OSCE Helsinki Summit, during which the Helsinki Final Act was drafted.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library: 1975 State of the Union Address

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the Gerald R. Ford Library & Museum. Read the text of Ford's 1975 State of the Union address, in which he outlines both national and international goals for the United States.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address (1977)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resrouce gives the text of Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address in 1977.
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Other

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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US National Archives

Nara: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Official library and museum devoted to information, artifacts, images, videos, educational resources, etc. related to President and Mrs. Gerald Ford.
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Other

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum: The Watergate Files

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed story of the political crimes collectively known as Watergate, as told by the Ford Library. Includes coverage of the trials, the Senate hearings, the tapes, and the people involved.
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Other

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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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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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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Other

Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum: Remarks, "The Trouble With Washington"

For Students 9th - 10th
Who is Gerald Ford? Learn about the 37th President of the United States through his own words. In this speech he gave in 1996, he summarizes his political beliefs, his battles, his failures, and his accomplishments. Contains humorous and...
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Gerald R. Ford Library: President Ford '76 Fact Book: Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of Ford's policy during his 1976 campaign. Information about many of his programs and proposed tax cuts.