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Gerald Ford

Kimber and Anne

Barber’s Classification: Active/Positive

•Optimistic

•Likes his job

•Productive

•Self-confident

• Flexible

• Creates Opportunity

Family Motto: “Tell the truth, work hard, and come

to dinner on time”

•Trustworthy•Honest

•Positive•Temper Control

BIOGRAPHY

Ford announces Nixon pardon

Remarks on Taking the Oath of Office as President

“It is only fitting then that I should pledge to you that I will be the President of all

the people”

“To the peoples and the governments of all friendly nations, I

pledge an uninterrupted and sincere search for

peace. America will remain strong and

united, but its strength will remain

dedicated to the safety and sanity of the entire family of

man, as well as to our own precious

freedom”

“I believe that truth is the glue that holds

government together, not only our

Government but civilization itself. That bond, though strained, is unbroken at home

and abroad”

“I have come to a decision which I felt I should tell you and all of my fellow American citizens, as soon

as I was certain in my own mind and in my own conscience that it is the right thing to do”

Speech on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to President Nixon

“Theirs is an American tragedy in which we all have played a part. It could go on and on and on, or

someone must write the end to it. I have concluded that only I can do that, and if I can, I must”

Cannon, James. “Gerald R. Ford.” Character Above All.PBS. 13 March 2008. <http://www.pbs.org/newshour/character/essays/ford.html>.

“Gerald R. Ford's Remarks on Taking the Oath of Office as President.” Ford Library Museum. 15 March 2008. <http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/speeches/740001.htm>.

“The Presidential Character: Predicting Performance in the White House.” 13 March 2008. <http://academic.regis.edu/jriley/414%20presidential_character.htm>.

“President Gerald Ford’s Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon.” Ford Library Museum. 14 March 2008. <http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/speeches/740060.htm>.

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