1) 1974: President Ford nominated Nelson A. Rockefeller, the former governor of New York, for Vice President. Both the Senate and (approved House nomination of the Representatives).


(2) 1974: When Ford took office, inflation –– rising prices ––(causing was among many hardship Americans), especially the poor and the elderly.


(3) 1974: Relations between President Ford and the Democratic-controlled Congress were strained. Congress passed few of his major proposals. (vetoed bills 50 over Ford) sent to him by the House of Representatives and Senate.


(4) 1974: Ford pardoned Nixon for all federal crimes he may have committed as President. This angered millions of Americans who felt Nixon should be put on trial or be forced to admit (pardon before a his receiving wrongdoings) .


(5) 1974: The new President offered amnesty to draft dodgers and deserters of the Vietnam War period. About 22,000 of approximately 106,000 men accepted the offer. They were required to (work public job in service a) for up to two years.


(6) 1974: Business activity slowed and many people were out of work as a recession struck the nation. To help the economy recover, public service jobs were created and (were taxes income federal lowered).


(7) 1974-1975: Ford set up the Council on Wage and Price Stability, which worked to lower the inflation rate. Early in 1975, inflation slowed somewhat and (economy the recover to began).


(8) 1975: Secretary of State Henry Kissinger helped the President with foreign policy matters. Efforts were made to continue Nixon’s program (relations U.S. improve to China with).


(9) 1975: North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam, and the Vietnam War came to an end. Ford arranged for the evacuation of refugees from South Vietnam. About (them the to of 100,000 came United States).


(10) 1976: At the Republican national convention, Ford narrowly won the party’s presidential nomination over former governor Ronald Reagan of California. The Democratic nominee was former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter. In the Election of 1976, (got votes Carter 297 compared electoral to) 240 for Ford1) 1974: President Ford nominated Nelson A. Rockefeller, the former governor of New York, for Vice President. Both the Senate and (approved House nomination of the Representatives).


(2) 1974: When Ford took office, inflation –– rising prices ––(causing was among many hardship Americans), especially the poor and the elderly.


(3) 1974: Relations between President Ford and the Democratic-controlled Congress were strained. Congress passed few of his major proposals. (vetoed bills 50 over Ford) sent to him by the House of Representatives and Senate.


(4) 1974: Ford pardoned Nixon for all federal crimes he may have committed as President. This angered millions of Americans who felt Nixon should be put on trial or be forced to admit (pardon before a his receiving wrongdoings) .


(5) 1974: The new President offered amnesty to draft dodgers and deserters of the Vietnam War period. About 22,000 of approximately 106,000 men accepted the offer. They were required to (work public job in service a) for up to two years.


(6) 1974: Business activity slowed and many people were out of work as a recession struck the nation. To help the economy recover, public service jobs were created and (were taxes income federal lowered).


(7) 1974-1975: Ford set up the Council on Wage and Price Stability, which worked to lower the inflation rate. Early in 1975, inflation slowed somewhat and (economy the recover to began).


(8) 1975: Secretary of State Henry Kissinger helped the President with foreign policy matters. Efforts were made to continue Nixon’s program (relations U.S. improve to China with).


(9) 1975: North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam, and the Vietnam War came to an end. Ford arranged for the evacuation of refugees from South Vietnam. About (them the to of 100,000 came United States).


(10) 1976: At the Republican national convention, Ford narrowly won the party’s presidential nomination over former governor Ronald Reagan of California. The Democratic nominee was former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter. In the Election of 1976, (got votes Carter 297 compared electoral to) 240 for Ford