Publisher's Synopsis
State of the Union Addresses by Gerald R. Ford is a collection of speeches delivered by the 38th President of the United States to the Congress of the United States. The book contains eight speeches delivered by President Ford during his tenure from 1974 to 1977. The speeches cover a range of topics, including economic policy, foreign policy, energy, and social issues. The book provides an insight into the political and social context of the United States during the mid-1970s, a time of economic turmoil, social unrest, and political uncertainty. President Ford's speeches reflect his efforts to address these challenges and provide a vision for the future of the country. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, which provides background information on the speeches and their historical significance. The editor also provides annotations and footnotes to help readers understand the context and significance of the speeches. Overall, State of the Union Addresses is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States, presidential speeches, and political discourse.Now, I want to speak very bluntly. I've got bad news, and I don't expect much, if any, applause. The American people want action, and it will take both the Congress and the President to give them what they want. Progress and solutions can be achieved, and they will be achieved.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.