American Voices

A Congressional Committee Newsclip Played at Gerald Ford's Inauguration - An old news clip played on Ford's Inauguration Day in which Representative Gerald Ford appears before a Congressional committee which passes on him as a possible Vice President.

Ford's State of the Union Address 1-15-75 - President Ford gives his first State of the Union address, five months after becoming president. He discusses three broad issues: the economy, energy, and foreign policy.

Ford's remarks concerning draft evaders - President Ford makes remarks upon signing a proclamation and giving executive orders requiring work by draft evaders and establishing a clemency review board.

Gerald Ford Announces Nelson Rockefeller as His Nominee for Vice-President - Gerald Ford announces his nominee for Vice-President, Nelson Rockefeller.

Gerald Ford Announces Robert Dole as His Running Mate - Gerald Ford announces his choice of Vice Presidential running mate, Robert J. Dole of Kansas.

Gerald Ford Answers Questions in a Press Conference - Gerald Ford answers questions on many topics in a press conference. Questions from Frank Cormier, Helen Thomas, Tom Jarriel, Bob Schieffer, Tom Browkaw, Daniel Schorr, Peter Lisagor, Marjorie Hunter, Forrest Boyd, Tom DeFrank, Fred Barnes, John Mashek, and a summary by Barry Serafin.

Gerald Ford Appears Before the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice of the House Judiciary Committee Concerning the Pardon of President Nixon - Appearance before the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice of the House Judiciary Committee concerning pardon of former President Nixon by Gerald Ford. Includes the voices of William Hungate, Peter Rodino, Edward Hutchinson, Henry P. Smith, Don Edwards, David Dennis, James Mann, Wiley Mayne, Elizabeth Holtzman, Lawrence J. Hogan, Robert Kastenmeier, and Walter Cronkite.

Gerald Ford Comments on Russian Presence in Angola and Speaks of Foreign Policy - Gerald Ford tells a farm convention that Russia should withdraw from Angola. Ford also states that foreign policy disagreements between the United States and Russia should not hinder grain sales to Russia.

Gerald Ford Comments on Tax Relief and Government Expenditures - Gerald Ford says that he seeks a formula to tie the extended tax relief to a program for keeping government expenditures down.

Gerald Ford Comments on Turkish Aid Reduction - Gerald Ford tells a Detroit Republican fund-raising audience that cutting aid to Turkey as a punitive action was a grave mistake.

Gerald Ford Comments on the Bombing at LaGuardia Airport. - Gerald Ford comments on the bombing at La Guardia Airport.

Gerald Ford Declares His Intentions to Run For the 1976 Presidency - Ford will not cut the military budget but will make the United States invulnerable to the whims of foreign oil interests.

Gerald Ford Delivers the 188th State of the Union Address - Gerald Ford delivers the 188th State of the Union address.

Gerald Ford Discusses His Record in a Campaign Speech - Gerald Ford discusses his record on which he is basing his primary campaign.

Gerald Ford Discusses Tax Cut Bill - Gerald Ford discusses the tax cut bill which was larger than he wishes, and says that Congress must now yield on federal spending.

Gerald Ford Discusses the International Oil Crisis after Meeting with President Giscard d'Estaing in Martinique - Gerald Ford discusses the international oil crisis. Ford speaks about the international oil crisis upon returning from his Martinique meetings with President Giscard d'Estaing.

Gerald Ford Extols the Value of His Experience in a Campaign Speech - Gerald Ford tells a New Hampshire audience that his record of votes on national issues is more important than a Ford-Reagan debate.

Gerald Ford Greets Republican Crowds on Arriving in Kansas City - Gerald Ford greets the excited crowds of Republicans on his arrival in Kansas City. He also introduces Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, Governor Milliken, Rogers Morton, his daughter Susan, sons Steve and Jack, and his wife Betty.

Gerald Ford Is Sworn in as President of the United States - Gerald Ford is sworn in as President of the United States. He promises an open administration and asks nation's sympathy for the Nixons.

Gerald Ford Kicks Off His Campaign in Ann Arbor - Gerald Ford, speaking in the arena at Ann Arbor, kicks off his 1976 Presidential campaign. He is interrupted by jeers and a loud fire-cracker, but remains cool and continues speaking.

Gerald Ford Nominates John Paul Stevens for Supreme Court - Gerald Ford nominates John Paul Stevens to replace William O. Douglas on the Supreme Court.

Gerald Ford Promises to Improve the Economy without Inflation - Gerald Ford promises to bring America out of economic depression without returning to double-digit inflation.

Gerald Ford Pushes Tax Cut During a Speech At John Dunlop's Swearing In - Gerald Ford, on the occasion of the swearing in of John Dunlop as Secretary of Labor, reiterates his insistence on an immediate tax cut. Elford Cederberg says President Ford opposes any new spending.

Gerald Ford Refuses to Comment on Nixon's Innocence or Guilt - Gerald Ford refuses to comment on Nixon's innocence or guilt. With reporter Ron Nessen.

Gerald Ford Speaks About Trade - Gerald Ford speaks about trade as a bread and butter issue.

Gerald Ford Speaks Before the National Press Concerning NYC Bankruptcy - Excerpt from a speech by Gerald Ford before the National Press Club concerning the bankruptcy of New York City and the attitude of the Federal government.

Gerald Ford Speaks at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania - Gerald Ford speaks at Valley Forge Pennsylvania and declares the site of the famous Revolutionary War encampment a national park.

Gerald Ford Speaks at the V.F.W. Convention Concerning the Vietnam War - Gerald Ford speaks at the V.F.W. National Convention in Chicago. Ford speaks on U.S. government policy the Vietnam war and conscientious objectors. Introduction by Commander Ray Sodden.

Gerald Ford Speaks in Atlanta Concerning Cooperation with Congress over Matters of Economy - Gerald Ford tells a group in Atlanta that he will cooperate with the 94th Congress in every way on the economy. Ford also says the Congress has either got to approve his programs or suggest viable alternatives.

Gerald Ford Speaks in Cracow, Poland - Gerald Ford tells an audience in Krakow, Poland that Polish-Americans are justly proud of Kosciusko, a native of that city and a hero of wars of independence in both Poland and the United States.

Gerald Ford Speaks of the Domino Theory in Relation to Southeast Asia - Gerald Ford validates the domino theory by telling of the Thai request that U.S. forces leave southeast Asia. Ford speaks at Notre Dame University.

Gerald Ford Speaks on Draft Evaders and Military Deserters - Gerald Ford explains his program for bringing war resisters back up to the United States. Ford also signs clemency for Vietnam draft-evaders.

Gerald Ford Speaks on Global Economy to the World Banking and International Monetary Fund Conference - Gerald Ford tells delegates to the World Banking and International Monetary Fund conference that they are meeting in troubled times for the world's economy. Broadcast on CBS-TV.

Gerald Ford Speaks on New York's Economic Difficulties and the Government's Response - Gerald Ford tells a southern California Republican audience that he will not knuckle under and give handouts to the city of New York.

Gerald Ford Speaks on Southeast Asia - Gerald Ford tells a press conference that we cannot abandon Southeast Asia.

Gerald Ford Speaks to Congress Concerning Economic Issues In His 1975 State of the Union Address - Vice President Rockefeller and the United States Senate are introduced. There is assorted talking, clapping, and other background noise for approximately four minutes, after which members of the House and the Senate are designated to escort President Ford into the chamber. Background noise resumes from five minutes into the recording until sometime after thirteen minutes, at which point President Ford is presented. He begins by speaking of the economic problems that America faces. He speaks of cooperation in government to increase employment. He proposes a large tax cut in order create more jobs, saying that federal expenditures must be reduced (and citing the specific example of ever-increasing government benefits as a cause). Part one ends with Ford speaking of the necessity to reduce oil imports to make America more self sufficient.

Gerald Ford Speaks to Congress Concerning Economic Issues In His 1975 State of the Union Address - President Ford continues his speech to Congress, saying that he wishes to use his presidential authority to raise the fees on imported crude oil. He explains that he views this solution as more acceptable than either rationing or higher taxes on gasoline. He speaks on a desired increase in the use of coal and other domestic power resources. Ford goes on to discuss proposed tax adjustments, and America's responsibilities to the international community. He ends his address with sentiments of optimism for the future of the country.

Gerald Ford Speaks to the 4-H Convention in Kansas City - Gerald Ford delivers an economic message to the 4-H convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gerald Ford Speaks with Emperor Hirohito in Japan - Gerald Ford speaks at a banquet with Emperor Hirohito in Japan.

Gerald Ford States His Opinion on Abortion - Gerald Ford tells 100,000 persons gathered in JFK Stadium in Philadelphia for an Ecumenical Congress that he is opposed to abortion.

Gerald Ford Talks About the Arms Limitation Pact After Returning From Russia - Gerald Ford talks about the arms limitation pact after his return from Russia.

Gerald Ford Talks about Swine Flu Immunization - Gerald Ford tells of plans to proceed with mass immunization against swine flu.

Gerald Ford Tells a Grand Rapids Crowd That They Are Representative of America - Gerald Ford tells a crowd at Calder Plaza, Grand Rapids, Michigan, that "You're a good cross-section of America."

Gerald Ford Uses Comments on His Official Portrait to Make a Statement About Politicians - Gerald Ford says that he likes his official portrait which shows him with his hands in his pocket, and says that as a fiscal conservative he approves of any politician whose hand is in his own pocket.

Gerald Ford Vetoes Tax Cut Bill and Advises Congress on Its Reform - Gerald Ford vetoes Congress' tax cut bill. Ford urges Congress to return a tax cut coupled with a cut in Federal spending.

Gerald Ford Welcomes Richard Nixon Back From Moscow at Loring Air Force Base - Gerald Ford at Loring Air Force Base welcomes President Richard Nixon back from Moscow.

Gerald Ford Welcomes Richard and Pat Nixon Back From Russia - Gerald Ford welcomes Richard and Pat Nixon upon their return from Russia.

Gerald Ford's 14th Press Conference - Press conference. Gerald Ford responds to questions from Helen Thomas, Frances Lewine, Peter Lisagor, Lou Cannon, Mary McGrory, John Cochran, Bob Schieffer, Tom Jarriel, Forrest Boyd, James Deakin, Phil Jones, Jack Nelson, and others, in his 14th press conference.

Gerald Ford's 20th News Conference - Gerald Ford discusses many topics during the 20th news conference. With questions from Helen Thomas, Frank Cormier, Peter Lisagor, Hobart Rowen, Ann Compton, Fred Barnes, Walter Rodgers, Tom DeFrank, Bob Schieffer, Philip Shabecoff, Aldo Beckman, John Cochran, and Barry Serafin.

Gerald Ford's 28th Press Conference - Gerald Ford's 28th press conference. With the voices of Frank Cormier, Helen Thomas, Tom Jarriel, Fred Barnes, Aldo Beckman, Forrest Boyd, Esther Van Wagoner Tufty, Tom DeFrank, Walter Rodgers, Bob Schieffer, Frances Lewine, Clifford Evans and Barry Serafin. Ford speaks about the CIA, China, Reagan,his personal finances, Congressional press leaks, the new-jobs bill, the FBI, golfing at the no-women-allowed Burning Tree golf course, and inflation.

Gerald Ford's Address at the United Nations - Gerald Ford's address at the United Nations. Ford states that to help world peace the United States will cooperate on oil and food energy.

Gerald Ford's First Presidential Speech to Congress - Gerald Ford's first speech to Congress as President.

Gerald Ford's Press Conference about His Trip to the Soviet Union and the Economy - Gerald Ford's press conference about his recent trip to the Soviet Union and about the economy.

Gerald Ford's State of the Union Address - President Gerald Ford gives the State of the Union address.

Gerald Ford's Third State of the Union Address - The third State of the Union address by Gerald Ford. He discusses his presidential career, the economy, peace, respect for government, and the balance of powers.

Gerald R. Ford is sworn in - President Gerald R. Ford is sworn in. He addresses the unusual circumstances surrounding his presidency and asks Americans to pray for himself and for former President Nixon.

Gerald R. Ford news conference 8-28-74 - President Ford answers a host of questions from reporters. Topics include a possible pardon for former President Nixon and responses to inflation.

Gerald R. Ford news conference 9-16-74 - Ford makes a brief statement and answers questions from reporters. Many questions lead Ford to defend and explain his pardon of Richard Nixon. Some questions address the fate of the tapes themselves.

Gerald R. Ford pardons Richard Nixon - President Ford makes remarks upon signing a proclamation granting pardon to Richard Nixon.

Gerald R. Ford press conference 10-9-74 - Ford makes a brief statement and answers questions from reporters. Topics include: tax hikes, energy (including oil), arms control, and Rockefeller's gift to Secretary of State Kissinger.

Gerald R. Ford's Father of the Year Award Acceptance - Gerald R. Ford's acceptance of the Father of the Year award.

Press Conference about Gerald Ford's Integrity and Accusations Brought Against Him - Press conference about Ford's integrity and the accusations about him before the Watergate special prosecutor.

Reagan's remarks at GOP convention - Reagan makes a speech on behalf of Gerald R. Ford's campaign. He discusses the Republican Party and the problems of the day (nuclear war, threats to personal freedom, etc.).

Rockefeller vice presidential nomination 8-20-74 - Ford introduces Rockefeller. Rockefeller makes a brief statement and answers questions from the press. This includes questions about his prospective duties and financial assets.

Tulane University speech - Ford makes a general and emotional speech to Tulane students.

Vice-President Gerald Ford Addresses Privacy at National Governors' Conference - Address by Vice-President Gerald Ford on privacy given at the National Governors' Conference.