President Gerald Ford was one of the first presidents I remember being aware of in school. Sure, I watched President Kennedy's funeral, and watched Tricky Dick's "I am not a crook" speech--but with President Ford, I was old enough to take an interest and follow his years in office.
I remember my shock when I heard he had pardoned Richard Nixon....now I see what a wise decision that was for him to make. He set the wheels in motion to calm a nation hell-bent to think the worst of the presidency and the Federal government.
And who can forget Chevy Chase imitating him on Saturday Night Live?
May Gerald Ford rest in peace.
