World History
State of the Union Addresses of Gerald Ford. President Ford is the only American President to have never been elected President or Vice-President. Despite this, he gave three State of the Union Adresses. This is more State of the Union Addresses than many elected Presidents such as Harding, Taylor, or WH Harrison.
These include:
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1975
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1976
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1977
His last State of the Union from 1977 had much humor. It was delivered after he lost the 1976 election shortly before Jimmy Carter was sworn in. Ford noted, "This report will be my last--maybe--[laughter]--but for the Union it is only the first of such reports in our third century of independence, the close of which none of us will ever see. We can be confident, however, that 100 years from now a freely elected President will come before a freely elected Congress chosen to renew our great Republic's pledge to the Government of the people, by the people, and for the people. "
- Gerald Ford, 1913-2006
"For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." President Jimmy Carter, January 20th, 1977, Inaugural Address. I agree with the statement by President Carter. Gerald Ford did not seek the Presidency...
- Extra!: History Of The State Of The Union
Extra!: History of the State of the Union. I am a day late on posting this but I am sure some readers will still find it of interest. This CNN article has some highlights on the history of the State of the Union Address. This is the annual ceremonial...
- Presidential Addresses Of James Buchanan
Presidential Addresses of James Buchanan. He is considered a minor American President today but he is also the President who failed to prevent the Civil War from starting. Late in his term he watched helplessly as states left the Union and seized federal...
- President George H.w. Bush Speeches
President George H.W. Bush Speeches. Here are some of the official speeches that the first President Bush gave when he was in office. Inaugural Address of George Bush State of the Union Address 1989 -- Note that this speech is not officially listed...
- Bill Clinton Speeches
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World History
State of the Union Addresses of Gerald Ford
State of the Union Addresses of Gerald Ford. President Ford is the only American President to have never been elected President or Vice-President. Despite this, he gave three State of the Union Adresses. This is more State of the Union Addresses than many elected Presidents such as Harding, Taylor, or WH Harrison.These include:
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1975
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1976
State of the Union Address of Gerald Ford 1977
His last State of the Union from 1977 had much humor. It was delivered after he lost the 1976 election shortly before Jimmy Carter was sworn in. Ford noted, "This report will be my last--maybe--[laughter]--but for the Union it is only the first of such reports in our third century of independence, the close of which none of us will ever see. We can be confident, however, that 100 years from now a freely elected President will come before a freely elected Congress chosen to renew our great Republic's pledge to the Government of the people, by the people, and for the people. "
- Gerald Ford, 1913-2006
"For myself and for our Nation, I want to thank my predecessor for all he has done to heal our land." President Jimmy Carter, January 20th, 1977, Inaugural Address. I agree with the statement by President Carter. Gerald Ford did not seek the Presidency...
- Extra!: History Of The State Of The Union
Extra!: History of the State of the Union. I am a day late on posting this but I am sure some readers will still find it of interest. This CNN article has some highlights on the history of the State of the Union Address. This is the annual ceremonial...
- Presidential Addresses Of James Buchanan
Presidential Addresses of James Buchanan. He is considered a minor American President today but he is also the President who failed to prevent the Civil War from starting. Late in his term he watched helplessly as states left the Union and seized federal...
- President George H.w. Bush Speeches
President George H.W. Bush Speeches. Here are some of the official speeches that the first President Bush gave when he was in office. Inaugural Address of George Bush State of the Union Address 1989 -- Note that this speech is not officially listed...
- Bill Clinton Speeches
Bill Clinton Speeches. Here are some links to some of the official speeches that President Bill Clinton delivered when he was President. Speeches: First Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton Second Inaugural Address of William J. Clinton State...