Gerald Ford & Jimmy Carter Ch. 32, Sec 3, p. 963-969 Q: What problems did Gerald Ford deal with as President? Q: What major world conflicts did Jimmy Carter deal with as President? Q: Compare the 1970s to today.

September 1974 = Ford becomes new President… not be voted into office? Gerald Ford Born: Leslie Lynch King, Jr September 1974 = Ford becomes new President… ONLY president to not be voted into office? Speaker of the House

Gerald Ford Issues he will have to deal with: 1.) The Watergate Scandal 2.) 1970s Economic Recession & Gas crisis 3.) Genocide in the World

Gerald Ford took over the White House during a very “crazy” time in American history

"I stood up and waved a gun (at Ford) for a reason," September 5, 1975 "I stood up and waved a gun (at Ford) for a reason," said Fromme. "I was so relieved not to have to shoot it, but, in truth, I came to get life. Not just my life but clean air, healthy water and respect for creatures and creation." Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme

"Am I sorry I tried? Yes and no. September 22, 1975 "Am I sorry I tried? Yes and no. Yes, because it accomplished little except to throw away the rest of my life. And, no, I'm not sorry I tried, because at the time it seemed a correct expression of my anger." Sara Jane Moore

Besides almost being killed twice…what else did Ford have to deal with as President?

Ford #1.) Deal with the Watergate Scandal Walter Cronkite Nixon Resigns Ford Pardons Nixon

Ford #2.) Fix the Economic Recession Do you remember inflation? _____ demand _____ supply ______prices

Another Problem? Who needs Economic Situation in 1970 STAGFLATION Why is this happening? Shift in American jobs: Manufacturing  Service We’re not making any products…so when we buy something where is our money going? Another Problem? Who needs Manufacturing Jobs?

FORD’s Solution for Stagflation? WIN (Whip Inflation Now) Tried to tell people to save and spend wisely. Ford increased interest rates = no one could borrowing $ = no one has $ = no one spending $ = worst recession in 40 years!

Another Economic Issue for FORD: 1970s = Gas Shortage, caused gas prices to increase! OPEC = Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Oil = political power OPEC was angered by USA policies in the Middle East, so they raised oil prices     Algeria     Angola     Ecuador     Iran     Iraq     Kuwait     Libya     Nigeria     Qatar     Saudi Arabia     United Arab Emirates     Venezuela

Ford #3.) Deal with World Conflict Ford with continue to use Détente Ford & The World Helsinki Accords = 35 nations (including the USSR) get together Goal = Spread Human Rights and try to stop genocide

Extra help will be Thursday after school, last day to take Nixon Quiz. Homework: Use chapter 31 to identify the following terms and people. This will be due tomorrow and these terms will appear on Friday’s Test Friday’s test will Cover Nixon & Watergate (study your quiz) Gerald Ford Jimmy Carter Extra help will be Thursday after school, last day to take Nixon Quiz.

The 1976 Election V D R

Jimmy Carter 1976 Election = Ford (R) vs. Carter (D) “I will never tell a lie to the American People” Carter = a White House “outsider”

#1.) Dealing with the World Jimmy Carter #1.) Dealing with the World Camp David Accords Got Israel and Egypt to agree to work with one another!

Malaise Speech Did Jimmy Carter just YELL at us?? As you watch: 1.) What kind of mood is Carter in? 2.) Do you feel confident that he can solve the economic recession? 3.) What does he want Americans to do? 4.) Does he give a reason for why the gas crisis is happening?

Iran Hostage Crisis 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini V Shah Pahlavi

Jimmy Carter Iran Hostage Crisis ** (1979) Nov. 4, 1979 = armed Iranian students take over U.S. Embassy Held 52 U.S. diplomats hostage. Held hostage for 444 days! It isn’t until Ronald Reagan becomes president that the hostages are released.

Failed Rescue Attempt

While the Iran Hostage Crisis is distracting Carter… The Soviets invade Afghanistan! Communism is spreading…again!? Carter boycotts the 1980 Olympics Being held in Moscow Russia

#2.) Dealing with the Economic Recession Jimmy Carter #2.) Dealing with the Economic Recession Gas Crisis National Energy Act = tax on gas guzzling cars tax credits for companies that create alternative fuels GOAL: Americans cut back on oil consumption = decrease impact of gas shortage.

1980 Election V

Some 1970s Firsts Cable TV