Ford and Carter

1st African-American ambassor to the United Nations

According to Carter, the source of America's economic disease was dependence on this foreign import

Following Watergate and Vietnam, he thought "fireside chats" were appropriate to restore public confidence in government

taxed gas-guzzling cars, removed price controls on oil and natural gas, and extended tax credits on renewable energy

Fundamental factors contributing to the Stagnant/Stalemated 70s

Carter brokered the end of U.S. ownership and control over this major avenue of world commerce

the guiding principle of Carter's foreign policy

As a Washington "outsider," Carter was a masterful politician who united both parties behind his policies

Soviet Union invaded this nation poised for a thrust at the oil-jugular of the gulf

Would have limited strategic weapons and nuke launchers, but not a reduction in nuclear arsenals

restoration of pre-1967 borders; Egypt becomes 1st among Arab nations to recognize Israel

Racial Quotas can be a factor in college admissions BUT NOT the ONLY factor

a “moral and spiritual crisis” too concerned with “material goods;” a lack of confidence and discipline

covert mission aborted; two aircraft collided, killing eight of the would-be rescuers.

his campaign promise was, "I'll never lie to you."

39 crewman "rescued," 41 U.S. soldiers killed = U.S. power affirmed???

the rate of interest that banks charge their very best customers to borrow money

"I'm a Ford, not a Lincoln"

use any means necessary, including force to protect the Persian Gulf against Soviet incursions.

Ford's most significanct foreign policy accomplishment demonstrated detente'

Violent revolution was spearheaded in Iran by Islamic fundamentalists 

captors demanded American authorities ship back to Iran the exiled shah

Ford's failed campaign to address stagflation