1. Chapter 24
Section 3
Ford

2. Domestic Problems September 8, 1974- Ford granted Nixon a full pardon
Inflation rises to 10% in 1974
“Whip Inflation Now” (NOW)- Americans should cut back on use of oil and gas and focus on saving energy
“tight money” – cut government spending and restrict credit with higher interest rates
Congress is Democratic
Economic policies

3. Foreign Policy
1975 Ford signed Helsinki Accords- series of agreements that promised greater cooperation between Eastern and Western Europe.
1973 Ford asks Congress to for $722 million to help South Vietnam
1975 Cambodia seizes U.S. ship Mayaguez. Ford sends military to rescue 39 crew members however, 41 U.S. troops die