Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 116 Ford, Gerald R. 1913 2006 King, Leslie Lynch United States President (1974-1977) State of the Union Addresses Produced by James Linden. HTML version by Al Haines. "State of the Union Addresses by Gerald R. Ford" is a compilation of three significant speeches delivered by the 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, from the mid-1970s. This historical account reflects upon the challenges and policies of the United States during a tumultuous time, encompassing issues such as economic instability, energy dependency, and international relations. The addresses likely span a time frame from the early to late 1970s, focusing on the state of the nation in a period marked by societal change and political unrest. In these addresses, Ford articulates his vision and strategy for navigating the country through crises. He tackles pressing issues such as rising unemployment, soaring inflation, and the need for energy independence. Throughout the speeches, Ford emphasizes a partnership between Congress and the President, calls for a reduction in federal spending, and advocates for tax cuts aimed at boosting the economy. He reflects on America's place in the world and the importance of strong international alliances, while also expressing optimism about the nation’s ability to overcome obstacles and restore confidence in the American spirit. Ford's rhetoric combines a candid acknowledgment of challenges with a hopeful outlook on America's future, striving to inspire a collective effort toward rebuilding and progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Presidents -- United States -- Messages United States -- Politics and government -- Sources J Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Politics 113968 2025-08-02T13:42:26.073101 text/html 110853 2014-11-22T20:15:08 text/html 112572 2025-08-02T13:42:31.300065 application/epub+zip 112872 2025-08-02T13:42:28.796045 application/epub+zip 99247 2025-08-02T13:42:27.734096 application/epub+zip 244198 2025-08-02T13:42:33.120025 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237519 2025-08-02T13:42:30.655048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195911 2022-09-03T05:30:47.792924 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104330 2025-08-02T13:42:25.784075 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104695 2014-11-22T20:14:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18940 2025-08-02T13:42:33.248026 application/rdf+xml 15538 2025-08-02T13:42:28.210052 image/jpeg 3890 2025-08-02T13:42:27.972056 image/jpeg 39375 2014-11-22T20:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 38271 2014-11-22T20:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 111479 2025-08-02T13:42:26.084061 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia