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1976/02/04
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
to George D. Vaill re: rumor that his autograph on his arm would become a shrine
Light-hearted piece signed as President. Accompanied by Vaill's sardonic query. Ford had signed Vaill's arm.
GLC02793.112
1976/08/10
to Ruth K. Stroh re: thanking her for support, her research on genealogy
Signed as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.113
1977/09/20
Carter, James E., 1924-?
to Sarah McClendon re: her "superb questions" at press conferences
Written as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.114
1974 ca.?
Quoting himself upon assuming the presidency re: prayers
"... I ask you to confirm me as your President by your prayers." The statement Ford made at the time of his suceeding Richard Nixon.
GLC02793.110
1973/09/10
Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994
to Sue Taurog
Nixon thanks Taurog, the wife of filmmaker Norman Taurog, for her friendship and support at a 23 August 1973 news conference. At that conference, Nixon announced the resignation of Secretary of State William Rogers and the nomination of Henry...
GLC04675.34
1972/08/27
[Richard Nixon photograph inscribed to Norman Taurog]
An official White House photograph inscribed to Taurog and signed by Richard Nixon. Shows Nixon shaking hands with someone (possibly Taurog) with Henry Kissinger in the background on the right. Date based on Nixon's inscription.
GLC04675.35.01
1981
Robert and Shelia Stone meeting Queen Elizabeth II
One photograph taken by Pic Photos dated 1981. Photograph taken at a London Theater at a command performance of the 1981 movie "Absence of Malice" starring Paul Newman, Sally Field, and directed by Sidney Pollack. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince...
GLC09620.423
September 8, 1974
Granting pardon to Richard Nixon: A Proclamation
Signed by Ford in 1974 in black felt-tip pen. Explains that a trial against Nixon could not begin for a year or more and that, "the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the...
GLC00045.45
[A Proclamation : pardon of Richard M. Nixon]
Prepared in 1977, after Ford's term of office. Explains that a trial against Nixon could not begin for a year or more and that, "the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the...
GLC00054
2 January 1973
Wilkins, Roy, 1901-1981
[I am the Lord your God...]
Wilkins quotes Leviticus 26:13: "I am the Lord your God, which brought you forth and out of the land of Egypt, that ye should not be their boundmen; and I have broken the bonds of your yoke, and made you go upright." From the Bishop Earl Hunt...
GLC05508.264
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