A Tribute to President Ford

[ramanth]

Carter was in office when I was born. Reagan is the first president I truly remember being in office.

It wasn't until school that I learned about Ford. I agree we need more presidents like him. I'd really like to visit his museum in Grand Rapids some day. I believe he'll be buried near there.

[Barbara]

Of course this is non of my business- but the first president I remember was Eisenhower He sounded similar to our chancellor Adenauer and I thought politician's must be called like that

One of the first political situations I remember was the election of Kennedy. I was about 6. I think he competed with Nixon on the republican side- and I thought he and his wife Jackie were the most beautiful and charming people I'd ever seen. I still have some feelings for Jackie Kennedy- her style, her beauty. (And I was very sad for her when I learned more about the story).
At that time I hoped badly that Nixon would lose.

So I was disappointed years later when he still became a president. So I guess I'm on Ford's side

Please forgive me my very personal view of US presidents.

[Logan]

Barbara, your observations are very important!!!! Never feel "sorry" for expressing your opinion!!!

JFK was killed when I was an infant, so I have no memory of him. I was born in late 1962. I do remember Nixon and his resignation and all of the US Presidents that followed, although until my adult life, I really didn't understand the importance of this office.

[cyber-sibes]

I don't really recall too much of Ford's presidency except for Nixon's pardon. But I listened to the speeches at the funeral, and I must say that Henry Kissinger was eloquent! After hearing him run down a "behind the scenes" account of Ford's quiet diplomacy, I have a much deeper appreciation of the importance of President Ford's efforts. I have always admired Betty Ford, for her candid and unapologetic advocacy of issues "you just don't talk about" -- breast cancer, alcoholism, and addiction. The world is a better place for us all. God Bless you, President Gerald Ford, and your family. RIP.

[Pam]

Sara, you and I often differ but on this we think alike. Unfortunately I am old enough to remember everything about that time and I agree with you completely.