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… the 100 most influential student-athletes of the last century. In 2003, the NCAA created the NCAA President Gerald R. Ford Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for … Not only did the new President face widespread public disillusionment in the wake of the Watergate scandals and the Vietnam war, he had to grapple with a devastating economic recession, VerDate jan 13 2004 15:39 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 033200 PO … helping me, I will not let you down.’’ Pardon and Amnesty Shortly after becoming President, he announced amnesty terms for Vietnam-era draft evaders and pardoned his predecessor. Both acts were highly controversial at the time, but President FORD …
… INTRODUCING SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE They will have a voice and a hand tu de~isibns which, hopefully, will move America forward on the path to international gre~tness. I extend to them the hand of friendship and assure them they will find all … people of this Nation a program of positive alternatives in the domestic area and support for stronger efforts to bring the Vietnam War to an honorable end--not blind obstructionism. The record is clear, and only a President who expects the Loyal … Amrican people~in this crisis. Unity at home will bolster the morale of our fighting men, convince the Connnunists that the Vietnam War must end, and expedite the finding of a just and honorable solution to the conflict. ###I ' Distribution: …
… the 100 most influential student-athletes of the last century. In 2003, the NCAA created the NCAA President Gerald R. Ford Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has provided significant leadership as an advocate for … Not only did the new President face widespread public disillusionment in the wake of the Watergate scandals and the Vietnam war, he had to grapple with a devastating economic recession, VerDate jan 13 2004 15:39 Nov 26, 2007 Jkt 033200 PO … helping me, I will not let you down.’’ Pardon and Amnesty Shortly after becoming President, he announced amnesty terms for Vietnam-era draft evaders and pardoned his predecessor. Both acts were highly controversial at the time, but President FORD …
… seems inescapable to me that under current conditions -- extreme inflationary pressures and the continuing high cost of the war in Vietnam -- the 10 per cent surcharge would have to be extended. the final decision will not be made now but in May or June. … 22 nations were listed as having lost their independence because of Communist aggression. The last on the list was North Vietnam. Today we are fighting Communist aggression in South Vietnam and maneuvering against Soviet domination of the …
… by Senator Hubert Humphrey~ Johnson played a key role in getting the Senate to reject the Olds nomination. - 3 AfterwardsJ there was general comment in the press that the real issue had nothing to do with qualifications~ but everything to … of the admitted telephone call made by l\1r. Justice Fortas to a business friend, criticizing a public statement that Vietnam war costs would run $5 billion higher than Administration estimates. Incidentally, the statement made at Hot … Fortas admittedly participated in the decision-making process of the Executive branch of government on such matters as the Vietnam war and the Detroit riots. But more disturbing is the fact that Mr. Fortas stated to the Senate Judiciary Committee …
… i a 94704 (415) 843-7518. Dear Friend, Thls letter Is a plea for your (non-financial) support In helping to reunite Vietnamese children brought to the United States In the April, 1975 "orphan airlift" with their natural,. parents. As … ~hildren arrived during that time of high emotion and panic they told frantic tales to those who would and could listen In Vietnamese of having been separated from their parents. Vietnamese volunteers who reported what the said to the adoption … here may have parents who wish· their return Is not known. Approximately one dozen Vietnamese refugees have so far come forward to claim their children who were in the babylift - not all with success. Other parents In Vietnam have expressed a …
… you agree with me that this new arrangement will be an effective vehicle in providing me scientific advice. I will be forwarding legislation shortly to establish this new office and I ask your support in deferring action on pending legislation … resolution, I would recommend this option, with the Director specifically directed to work with your energy group toward reaching your energy independence goals. But I think the spending could be scaled down. ___Agree Option 3. ___Disagree … to problems that were immediate and pressing. To make matters worse, the scientific community became politicized during the Vietnam war, and was perceived as critical and unfriendly. The 15-year record of the office indicates that when a …
… line and making sure that the budget was not inflated more than it is. Senator, did the question of increased spending for Vietnam come up? Q SENATOR GRIFFIN: No it did not, specifically. Q Are you on Senator Packwoods list that he won't tell us … higher taxes. I am wondering if there is any likelihood that taxes will have to be raised because of the escalation of the war and the increased cost of the Vietnam war. CONGRESSMAN FORD: I believe the answer is no. As I understand it, the added expense can be absorbed and can be …
… and the President had resigned in disgrace. We were still struggling with the aftereffects of a long, unpopular, and bloody war in Southeast Asia. The economy was unstable and racing toward the worst recession in 40 years. People were losing jobs. … established the positive trend which is essential to our ability to contribute to peace and stability in the world. The Vietnam war, both materially and psychologically, affected our overall defense posture. The dangerous antimilitary sentiment … face over the next generation. I am the first recent President able to address long-term basic issues without the burden of Vietnam. The war in Indochina consumed enormous resources at the very time that the overwhelming strategic superiority we …
… • YOUTH CORRECTIONS ACT Mike Remington discusses the relationship of the YCA to the PCB. (Legal Notes) • MILITARY AWARDS A partial listing of milita~y awards and how they are earned. (Legal Notes) • CASES FLAGGED BY PANEL COUNSELS Handling … National Defense Service Medal'(NDSM): Awarded to those personnel on -active duty for periods designated by the President. Vietnam Service :Medal (VSM): A personal decoration awarded to those personnel who served in, or off the contiguous waters of, or in the airspace over, the Republic of Vietnam. Vietnamese C~mpaign Medal (VCM): A personal award by the Vie~namese governn1ent to personnel on active duty who …
… or throuti my staff, so far as I k.now, with the adoption of the particular abortioa ~lank ••• I would have preferred warding which would say: within the bounds ld~ the Supreme Court decision, whatever it might be . now and in the future, … on the issue of his credibility, has made contradictory statements in California and Rhode Island on whether be feels the Vietnam war was racist. Carter denied last week in San Francisco that he has called the Vietnam war racist. But he said Tuesday in Providence, R.I., that he has felt "for a long time" that racism was behind the …
… Mildred Leonard for 2110. --··and THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 15, 1975 MEMORANDUM FOR: MR. PHILIP BUCHEN FROM: WARREN RUSTAND~ SUBJECT: Approved Presidential Activity Please take tne necessary steps to implement the following and … of criticism of who often met with church repWhite House, their efforts to ed an assistant, Ted Marrs, as Vietnam War policies. resentatives. present church statements rethe President's crsonal liaison The deep freeze continued … .xour-:_. ser:E~ and it is my earnest concern that you press on with all the assistance necessary to save South Vietnam from the Communists. They have truly been double-crossed. You mentioned again that you wanted to have an open access …
… a report by Secretary of State Rogers, reviewing the inter national situation, pointing out the progress we have made in Vietnam, the success, to some extent, in the Middle East, the signing of the Berlin Agreement, and the prospects for the … Taiwan is expelled, there would be a loss of friendly feeling on the part of a number of Members of the Senate and House toward the U.N. as a responsible and peace keeping structure, but that would be the reaction of indivi dual Members of … because I helped to make it so. (Laughter) Q Senator, just a few minutes ago Congressman Ford referred to Congress and Vietnam, and about a week or so ago you had a statement up on the Hill -- I don't think we have had a chance to ask you …
… They swear by it now. It really depends on how it is designed beforehand. The dials themselves produce no magic. I look forward to convincing you. You should know .....we used the dials in 94 and 98 for GWB, and I think Karl and Mark are believers. Well, that is enough for now. This will be fun. Looking forward to it all. Date: 4/1/9912:41 AM Sender: Fred Steeper To: "Karl RoveH ; "Mark McKinnon" ; "Jan van Lohuizen• Priority: … are 20% prospective and 80% retrospective. (The percentages are mine to state the bottom line of this research.) Johnson's Vietnam War begot Nixon, Nixon's Watergate blunder begot Carter, Carter's screw-ups begot Reagan, Reagan's peace and …
… as w-ell as for internal perfornon~c e valuation. Because the expert management of these instit~tions i ::; ~~cutoly aware of the· need for these procedures ·, eyJ.sting arra,."1c;ements ·..-:.11 evolve to meet the new problems that may arise … to Africa but as the romance of an epic journey from slavery to _freedom. So for a number of years, I have looked forward to the day when I could visit this land. I have long been aware of the close economic ties between our countries. … in the United States. It will be recalled that it was propelled by a business investment boom and the acceleration of the Vietnam War in mid-1965. At that time, the economy was already on the eve of full employment, pushed forward partly by pubic …
… State Governments and With the People 1) Every political scientist;,i and even every President has recognized a drift toward greater Federal involvement in the '\VOrk of the States and the life of the citizen. 2) The fact is t1:at fu.~ Federal … for energy. Further, I will not hesitate to veto any new spending programs adopted by the Congress. As an additional step towards putting the Federal Government's house in order, I recommend a 5 percent limit on Federal pay increases in 1975. In … the discussion of foreign policy is the responsibility of the President. In recent years, under the stress of the Vietnam war, legislative restrictions on the President's ability to execute foreign policy and military decisions have …
… are located in Box 1, folder “Chapter IX - The Reagan Challenge: Willing the 1976 GOP Presidential Nomination” of the Edward L. Schapsmeier and Frederick H. Schapsmeier Draft Manuscript of Biography of Gerald Ford at the Gerald R. Ford … (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Mr. Edward Schapsmeier has not donated or transferred his copyrights to the materials, and they are presumed to remain with the … abolition of arbitrary retirement laws, improvement of Medicare, opposition to national health insurance, inclusion of Vietnam war veterans in the GI Bill of Rights, revitalization of urban neighborhoods, incentives for development of low and …
… POSTURE Can you shed any more light on the story that the Air Force has begun training for fighting a limited nuclear war? Is this a new policy? What is the President's position on this? The policy of flexibility in the possible employment of … end of June. need for an evacuation. situation evolves. We do not now foresee any It depends, obviously, on how the 'North Vietnamese-D. S., Diplomatic Relations Q: The North Vietnamese have proposed diplomatic relations with the U.S. and called for the U.S. to provide aid to Vietnam. Do you have …
… tht:~ TJni ted St.c.tc.. s ~Ch.r~ J~ha.j__ '.30'fler~_rJ.e n·t J1Z!.S m~3.de it clear tha::: i t urgently desi~es thei.r onward movemen-t. s~ate and Justice request y0u~ auLhurization to proceed \·li.t}J. parole for l:JleSe f)8LS0rJS. \Aje J:."eC~:J~rrter~(: :::'()1]_1_:- alJ}:-)J:"·:J\/;-JJ ... 2 abou~: tf-o Set.:ist~: Vietnamese at CJ.ark Air 0 2. 1-~o:.-c:~ ',·:i-:::-~ 3J.::;e t:, ·/l-~o;:)~ prc.:_;eri:~f~ st.l-cJ.ini:!~f C)tt.r … parolees finally ad!ni tted." ', ,'e recommend paro!_e without caveat. i~ni0rant DISAGREE 3. There are approximately 3,000 Vietnamese relatives of A.rneri.can citizens or permanent resident aliens in the Uni tecl. States for whom petitions for …
… a century later, President Gerald Ford was concerned about the need to heal America's wounds following another divisive war. Like President Andrew Johnson, he announced a clemency program six weeks after succeeding to office; like Johnson, he … President Ford decided • .I that it was time to act. America needed some Presidential response to the is sue of amnesty for Vietnam era draft resisters and deserters. As he created the program, the President authorized three agencies-the Department … to less educated persons. Instead, the President listed several draft and desertion offenses which, if committed during the Vietnam era, would automatically make a person eligible to apply for clemency. on· balance, he drew the eligibility line …