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Annual John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Awards were presented to President Ford for his pardon of President Nixon and Representative Lewis (D-GA) for his participation in the civil rights…

Following public outcry over his pardon of President Nixon, President Ford testified about his reasons for the pardon and denied that there had been any quid pro quo. A sitting president had…

President Ford addressed the nation to announce that he would grant a full, free, and absolute pardon to former President Nixon. He cited the likelihood of the controversy going on and harmi…

On the 40th anniversary, President Gerald Ford pardoned President Richard Nixon for any and all crimes committed while he was president.

In his news conference two weeks after being sworn in, President Ford answered questions from reporters about his plans, his budget and other topics. He would not say whether he would pardon…

President Gerald Ford delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress three days after becoming president upon the resignation of President Richard Nixon. President Ford said that…

Vice President Gerald Ford was sworn-in as 38th President of the United States at noon on August 9, 1974, shortly after President Richard Nixon, who announced his resignation the night befor…