Gerald R. Ford Republican Ford’s background… U of Michigan Football star WW II - U Navy 12 terms in the House of Representatives Served on the Warren Commission.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Richard M. Nixon. inflation -A general rise in the prices of goods and services. inflation -A general rise in the prices of goods and services. stagflation-A.

Advertisements

Richard M. Nixon Republican Vice Presidents: Spiro Agnew Gerald Ford Gerald Ford.

Oil Embargo Dependency on foreign oil – OPEC – Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC did what to oil prices in the 1960s? Yom Kippur War –

Chapter 21 Section 3 The Economic Crisis of the 1970s.

1970’s. Gerald Ford Dealt with Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Israel went to war with Syria and Egypt – U.S. backed Israel – OPEC.

Explain whether you believe President Ford made the right decision pardoning Nixon for his involvement in the Watergate Scandal? A pardon is the forgiveness.

April 30, Notes: 32.3 (Part 1) Economy of the 1970’s and Gerald Ford. 2. Gerald Ford Presidency Video Vocab 4. Ch. 32 Test Friday! 5. Current.

Presidents Ford and Carter Chapter 28. Economy of the 1970s Prosperity widespread after WWII in US Mid-1960s (Johnson Admin.) ▫Widespread spending on.

TEKS 8C: Calculate percent composition and empirical and molecular formulas. Nixon and Ford Administrations.

THE 1970S Chapter 24 UNIT 7 SEMESTER 2.

Have out Nixon reflection writing to check Gerald Ford notes and video clips Jimmy Carter notes and video clips Iran Hostage Crisis reading & questions.

Nixon’s Domestic Policies. President Nixon sought to turn the US in a more conservative direction – He had a plan, called New Federalism, in which the.

Not a Chrysler or a Chevrolet The Administration.

TheAdministration. Gerald Ford – the Man Star football player at U of M, fought with the Navy in WWII. Won House seat and served 25 years. Was Minority.

Ford. The win program Ford took over the president after Nixon Pardoning the former President To deal with the inflation and the stagnant economy known.

How successful was the New Deal?. When should government lend a hand?

The Conservative Era Chapter 30. Gerald Ford Ford’s Presidency Domestic Policy: 1) Pardoning Nixon 2) “Whip Inflation Now” (WIN) fails 3) Bicentennial.

The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Years An Exam Primer

The Ford and Carter Years

The Presidents Nixon To Obama. Richard M. Nixon- Republican Domestic Issues- Civil Rights, Women’s Rights, Crime, Protest of Vietnam OPEC- Organization.

The Triumph of Conservatism Richard Nixon’s Foreign Policy Promises to bring Americans together – Begins to isolate himself First interest.

Do Now What is a conservative? What is a liberal.

President Gerald Ford. Becoming President -Became vice-president in 1973 when Agnew resigned: Nixon chose him as was the provision under the 25 th Amendment:

Republican Party –Party that was founded to oppose slavery –Tends to be? Democratic Party –Party that is a descendent of Jefferson’s Democratic Republican.

Ford & Carter Gerald Ford’s Presidency Ford takes office amid Nixon controversy Pardon of Nixon will hurt his popularity Economy Severe economic.

The Forgettable Years Unit 5 Lesson 8. Big Idea: Lasting effects of the Watergate scandal cost Gerald Ford the presidency and put DC outsider Jimmy Carter.

1970’s. Oil Crisis Yom Kippur War Oil Crisis –Imported 33% of our oil –OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) – embargo Impact –1974 – embargo.

THE FORD AND CARTER YEARS

Vietnam & the 1970s American History II - Unit 7 Ms. Brown.

American Presidency John F. Kennedy 1 st Catholic President Youngest Elected President “Ask not what your country can do for you, but what.

The Beginning of the End.  Richard Nixon wants to get rid of nightmares  Begins to pull troops out of Vietnam in 1969, but STILL fights war  Vietnamization.

Ford and Carter - Chapter 27, Section 3 By Mr. Thomas Parsons.

Economic Issues and Politics.  Stagflation – 1970s  Deficit spending  International competition in economy  Foreign oil  OPEC  Increased taxes and.

Member of House of Representatives for 25 years Nixon’s appointed him to Vice President after Spiro Agnew resigned Took over as President when Nixon resigned.

The Presidency of Richard Nixon By the late 1960s, citizens had seen enough turmoil in U.S. foreign & domestic affairs.

Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. Ford’s Dilemma with Nixon Ford had to deal with the Nixon problem from the start of his presidency  Nixon had committed.

DO NOW: GRAB A WORKSHEET AND COMPLETE THE ‘DO NOW’ Objectives: Students will be able to...(1) explain the foreign and domestic policies of Ford and Carter.

Ford and Carter Topic Setting the scene: In the last 6 years… –MLK is shot –RFK is shot –There race riots in every major city –Student protesters.

Carter and Ford chapter 25, sections 4 and 5. Setting the scene: In the last 6 years… –MLK is shot –RFK is shot –There race riots in every major city.

Nixon’s Legacy. Today’s Objective  After today’s lesson, students will be able to…  Assess the Nixon presidency and draw conclusions as to their legacy.

Presidents of Late 20 th Century. Richard Nixon ( ) The Nixon Administration – Tried to reduce power of federal government through New Federalism.

Gerald R. Ford VP- Nelson Rockefeller Dates in office: Comes from Michigan PP: Republican Born: July 14, 1913 – Died December 26, 2006.

Ford And Carter Years After Nixon’s resignation President Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon wanted to end Watergate once and for all.

Politics and Economics: The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations Explain how Presidents Nixon, Ford, and Carter attempted to lead the United.

The Nixon Years. I. Election of 1968  Richard Nixon defeated Hubert H. Humphrey  Democrats retained control of Congress  Nixon promised to bring America.

Gerald Ford Brief Timeline  Born Omaha, Nebraska  University of Michigan football star  Yale Law School  WWII Navy  Marries Betty  House.

The Great Society A War on Poverty The War in Vietnam The Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Voting Rights Act of 1965.

#38 Gerald Ford Pardon of Nixon Mayaguez Incident WIN Government in the Sunshine Act.

The Ford and Carter Years

The Nixon Administration

“The Ford & Carter Years”

Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter

Nixon’s Legacy Thinking Skill: Explicitly assess the Nixon presidency

FORD, CARTER, REAGAN

II. Economic Troubles Objective 12.03: Identify and assess the impact of economic, technological, and environmental changes in the United States.

Phones up! Be ready for notes!

The 1970s: America in Crisis?

“The Ford and Carter Years”

The 1970s: America in Crisis?

Modern American History

Stagflation & the Energy Crisis

Chapter 27 Vietnam Era.

Politics and Economics: The Nixon, Ford, and Carter Administrations

Nixon, Ford, and Carter.

Limits of a Superpower

The Ford & Carter Years Chapter 24: Section 3 The Ford & Carter Years

President Gerald Ford In this photo, you see Richard Nixon and his Vice President, Gerald Ford. As President, Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon of all crimes.

Presentation transcript:

Gerald R. Ford Republican Ford’s background… U of Michigan Football star WW II - U Navy 12 terms in the House of Representatives Served on the Warren Commission Nixon appoints Ford VP The 1st person appointed V.P. & President under the 25th Amendment. The only President to serve without being elected President or V.P.

Objectives… Summarize Ford’s response to the economic problems of the era. Identify the major reasons for Americans losing faith in the federal government. “The trouble with Gerry Ford is that he used to play football without a helmet” - LBJ

The 1970s Recession The cause… - In protest of the Arab-Israeli conflict OPEC embargoed oil exports to the west. - High oil prices trigger inflation and a deep recession Inflation rose form 6% in % in % in 1980

A term used to describe a sluggish economy… -Price inflation -Slow economic growth -Rising unemployment -Recession Stagflation Stagnation & Inflation The economy was bad and Ford lacked a clear vision for putting the economy back on track.

Ford’s plan to rejuvenate the economy… Stimulate economic growth Stabilize interest rates Raise taxes Limit government spending W.I.N. Whip Inflation Now Fight inflation by saving & spending less Backfired: Americans stopped spending & the economy slows even more

The Nixon Pardon Sept, 1974 GRF gives RMN a full pardon A corrupt bargain?... Justification: Spare the country a painful trial Nixon’s employees were not given pardons.. Most went to prison “My fellow Americans, our long time nightmare is over. Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men” –Gerald R. Ford

The War Powers Act (1973) Designed to control the president's power to commit the US to a war without the permission of Congress. The president has 48hrs to inform Congress of a troop movements. Troops can remain for 60 days without Congress declaring war.

The Fall of Saigon April, 1975 The American embassy in Saigon is evacuated This marks the end of the Vietnam War Vietnam falls to communism

What is the overall intention of the War Powers Act... To limit the power of the U.S. President in engaging in a conflict by requiring that he report troop movements and seek Congressional permission after 60 days.

In the 1970s, the combination of rising prices, high unemployment & slow economic growth was termed….. STAGFLATION High inflation, slow economic growth & high unemployment.

President Ford’s most controversial act as President was to… Pardon Nixon for Watergate