Forward - President Gerald R. Ford

Preface - James B. Rhoads, Jack Eckerd

Cabinet

1.  Remarks on Taking the Oath of Office. August 9, 1974

2.  Remarks Announcing Appointment of J. F. terHorst as Press Secretary to the President. August 9, 1974

3.  Memorandums on the Transition of the Presidency. August 10, 1974

4.  Statement on Portuguese Recognition of the Independence of Guinea-Bissau. August 12, 1974

5.  Statement on a General Motors Price Increase for 1975 Automobiles and Trucks. August 12, 1974

6.  Address to a Joint Session of the Congress. August 12, 1974

7.  Veto of Legislation To Reclassify and Upgrade Deputy United States Marshals. August 13, 1974

8.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on Special International Exhibitions. August 13, 1974

9.  Veto of Animal Health Research Legislation. August 15, 1974

10.  Message to the Congress Transmitting an Amendment to the Agreement Between the United States and the United Kingdom on Uses of
       Atomic Energy. August 15, 1974

11.  Letter Accepting Honorary Chairmanship of the American National Red Cross. August 16, 1974

12.  Toasts of the President and King Hussein of Jordan. August 16, 1974

13.  Statement on Signing the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Planning Act of 1974. August 17, 1974

14.  Joint Statement Following Discussions With King Hussein of Jordan. August 18, 1974

15.  Remarks on Arrival at Chicago, Illinois. August 19, 1974

16.  Remarks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois. August 19, 1974

17.  Remarks on Intention To Nominate Nelson A. Rockefeller To Be Vice President of the United States. August 20, 1974

18.  Remarks at a News Conference for Vice President-designate Rockefeller. August 20, 1974

19.  Statement Following Congressional Action on Legislation To Establish a Wage and Price Monitoring Agency. August 20, 1974

20.  Message to the Congress Reporting on the Balance of Payments Deficit Incurred Under the North Atlantic Treaty. August 20, 1974

21.  Remarks at a Reception Honoring Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield. August 20, 1974

22.  Remarks at a Ceremony Honoring the Slain United States Ambassador to Cyprus. August 21, 1974

23.  Statement on a General Motors Announcement of a Reduction in 1975 Price Increases. August 21, 1974

24.  Remarks on Signing the Education Amendments of 1974. August 21, 1974

25.  Statement on the Education Amendments of 1974. August 21, 1974

26.  Remarks in the Chamber of the United States Senate. August 21, 1974

27.  Remarks in the Chamber of the United States House of Representatives. August 21, 1974

28.  Message to the Senate Transmitting the United States-Australian Treaty on Extradition. August 22, 1974

29.  Remarks on Signing the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. August 22, 1974

30.  Statement on the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. August 22, 1974

31.  Letter to the Chairmen of the Conference Committee Considering Freedom of Information Act Amendments. August 23, 1974

32.  Remarks on Signing the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act. August 24, 1974

33.  Statement on the Council on Wage and Price Stability Act. August 24, 1974

34.  Statement on Signing the Small Business Amendments of 1974. August 24, 1974

35.  Remarks to the Michigan Republican State Convention. August 24, 1974

36.  Remarks to Members of the Little League World Series Teams. August 26, 1974

37.  Statement on the Death of Charles A. Lindbergh. August 26, 1974

38.  Remarks at a Farewell Party for Herbert Stein, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. August 26, 1974

39.  The President's News Conference of August 28, 1974

40.  Statement on Signing the Public Works for Water and Power Development and Atomic Energy Commission Appropriation Act, 1975.
       August 29, 1974

41.  Statement Announcing Appointment of Chairman and Members of the Council on Wage and Price Stability. August 29, 1974

42.  Remarks at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.  August 30, 1974

43.  Special Message to the Congress Proposing a Reduction in Federal Civilian Employment and Deferral of Federal Pay Increase.
       August 31, 1974

44.  Labor Day Statement. September 2, 1974

45.  Remarks on Signing the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. September 2, 1974

46.  Statement on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. September 2, 1974

47.  Statement on Signing Youth Conservation Corps Legislation. September 3, 1974

48.  Remarks on Signing a National Hispanic Heritage Week Proclamation. September 4, 1974

49.  Proclamation 4310, National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1974. September 4, 1974

50.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Reports on Highway, Traffic, and Motor Vehicle Safety Programs. September 4, 1974

51.  Statement on the Death of Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. September 4, 1974

52.  Remarks at the Swearing In of Alan Greenspan as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. September 4, 1974

53.  Remarks at a Reception for Members of the National Council on the Arts. September 4, 1974

54.  Remarks Opening the Conference on Inflation. September 5, 1974

55.  Message for the Jewish High Holy Days. September 5, 1974

56.  Remarks Concluding the First Meeting of the Conference on Inflation. September 5, 1974

57.  Remarks on the United Way Campaign. September 6, 1974

58.  Remarks at a Dinner Concluding the Reconvening of the First Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. September 6, 1974

59.  Remarks at the Alexandria Police Association Picnic in Fairfax, Virginia. September 7, 1974

60.  Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon. September 8, 1974

61.  Proclamation 4311, Granting Pardon to Richard Nixon.  September 8, 1974

62.  Statement on Signing the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency  Prevention Act of 1974. September 8, 1974

63.  Statement on Signing Legislation Revising Federal Employees' Compensation Benefits. September 8, 1974

64.  Statement on the Resignation of J. F. terHorst as Press Secretary to the President. September 8, 1974

65.  Remarks to the Sixth International Conference on Urban Transportation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 9, 1974

66.  Remarks of Welcome to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel. September 10, 1974

67.  Remarks to the Conference on Inflation. September 11, 1974

68.  Statement on Presidential Clemency and Pardons. September 11, 1974

69.  Remarks at Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina. September 11, 1974

70.  Remarks at a Ceremony Opening the World Golf Hall of Fame in Pinehurst, North Carolina. September 11, 1974

71.  Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Inductees Into the World Golf Hall of Fame. September 11, 1974

72.  Message to the Congress on Legislative Priorities. September 12, 1974

73.  Message to the Senate Transmitting the United States-Bulgarian Consular Convention. September 12, 1974

74.  Message to the Senate Transmitting the United States Canadian Treaty on Extradition. September 12, 1974

75.  Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Rabin of Israel. September 12, 1974

76.  Remarks to the Radio and Television Directors' Association Conference. September 13, 1974

77.  Remarks Announcing a Program for the Return of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders and Military Deserters. September 16, 1974

78.  Proclamation 4313, Announcing a Program for the Return of Vietnam Era Draft Evaders and Military Deserters. September 16, 1974

79.  Remarks at a Luncheon for Members of the Republican National Committee and Republican National Finance Committee.
       September 16, 1974

80.  The President's News Conference of September 16, 1974

81.  Address to the 29th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. September 18, 1974

82.  Statement Urging the Senate To Sustain the Deferral of a Federal Pay Increase. September 18, 1974

83.  Statement on the Release of an American Prisoner in Laos. September 18, 1974

84.  Remarks at a Meeting of the Washington Press Club. September 18, 1974

85.  Message to the Senate Transmitting the Protocol to the United States-Soviet Antiballistic Missile Treaty. September 19, 1974

86.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on United States Participation in the United Nations. September 19, 1974

87.  Statement on Senate Action Disapproving Deferral of a Federal Pay Increase. September 19, 1974

88.  Remarks at a Reception for Representative Stanford E. Parris in Alexandria, Virginia. September 19, 1974

89.  Special Message to the Congress Transmitting Budget Deferrals and Proposed Rescissions. September 20, 1974

90.  Memorandum on Budget Deferrals and Proposed Rescissions. September 20, 1974

91.  Memorandum on the Career Civil Service. September 20, 1974

92.  Remarks Announcing Appointment of Ron Nessen as Press Secretary to the President. September 20, 1974

93.  Statement on Signing the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education Act Amendments of 1974. September 21, 1974

94.  Remarks to the Ninth World Energy Conference, Detroit, Michigan. September 23, 1974

95.  Message to President Oswaldo Lopez Arellano of Honduras About Hurricane Disaster. September 23, 1974

96.  Remarks to the Annual Convention of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. September 24, 1974

97.  Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual Report of the Director of the National Heart and Lung Institute. September 24, 1974

98.  Remarks at a Reception for Republican Congressional Staff Members. September 24, 1974

99.  Remarks at the Unveiling of a Portrait of Representative Leonor K. Sullivan, Chairman of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries
       Committee. September 24, 1974

100.  Remarks of Welcome to President Giovanni Leone of Italy. September 25, 1974

101.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Final Report of the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Personnel Policy. September 25,1974

102.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report or the Food for Peace Program. September 25, 1974

103.  Memorandum on the Combined Federal Campaign. September 25, 1974

104.  Toasts of the President and President Leone of Italy. September 25, 1974

105.  Joint Statement Following Discussions With President Leone of Italy. September 26, 1974

106.  Remarks Opening the Summit Conference on Inflation.  September 27, 1974

107.  Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremonies for the LBJ Memorial Grove. September 27, 1974

108.  Statement on Signing Legislation Extending the Public Works and Economic Development Act. September 27, 1974

109.  Remarks Concluding the Summit Conference on Inflation. September 28, 1974

110.  Remarks at the Annual Meeting of Boards of Governors of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group.
         September 30, 1974

111.  Veto of Legislation Providing for the Sale of United States Phosphate Interests in Florida. September 30, 1974

112.  Letter to the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice of the House Judiciary Committee Offering To Testify Concerning the
         Pardon of Richard Nixon. September 30, 1974

113.  Statement on Senate Action To Suspend United States Military Assistance to Turkey. October 1, 1974

114.  Statement on Signing the Defense Production Act Amendments of 1974. October 1, 1974

115.  Statement Announcing Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases. October 1, 1974

116.  Message to the Congress Transmitting the Cost of Living Council's Final Quarterly Report on the Economic Stabilization Program.
         October 1, 1974

117.  Message to the Congress on Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases. October 7, 1974

118.  Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Senator George D. Aiken in Burlington, Vermont. October 7, 1974

119.  Remarks of Welcome to First Secretary Edward Gierek of  Poland. October 8, 1974

120.  Statement on House Action To Suspend United States Military Assistance to Turkey. October 8, 1974

121.  Address to a Joint Session of the Congress on the Economy.  October 8, 1974

122.  Statement on the Death of Paul G. Hoffman. October 8, 1974

123.  Toasts of the President and First Secretary Gierek of Poland.  October 8, 1974

124.  Remarks on Departure of Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger for the Middle East. October 9, 1974

125.  Statement on Privacy Legislation. October 9, 1974

126.  Statement on Signing the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1975. October 9, 1974

127.  The President's News Conference of October 9, 1974

128.  Exchange of Remarks on Signing Joint Statements With First Secretary Gierek of Poland. October 9, 1974

129.  Text of the "Joint Statement on Principles of United States Polish Relations." October 9, 1974

130.  Text of the Joint Statement on United States-Polish Economic, Industrial, and Technological Cooperation. October 9, 1974

131.  Remarks at a Dinner Honoring William W. Scranton in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. October 9, 1974

132.  Memorandum on Fiscal Year 1975 Budget Cuts. October 10, 1974

133.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Advisory Council on Extension and Continuing Education.
         October 10, 1974

134.  Remarks to the Seventh General Convention of the American Lutheran Church, Detroit, Michigan. October 10, 1974

135.  Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Dinner in Detroit. October 10, 1974

136.  Statement Following a Meeting With the President's Committee on Mental Retardation. October 11, 1974

137.  Remarks on Signing the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. October 11, 1974

138.  Statement on the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974. October 11,1974

139.  Remarks at the Swearing In of Richard L. Roudebush as Administrator of Veterans Affairs. October 12, 1974

140.  Veto of Railroad Retirement Benefits Legislation. October 12, 1974

141.  Veto of Atomic Energy Act Amendments. October 12, 1974

142.  Remarks on Boston School Desegregation Violence. October 12, 1974

143.  Joint Communique Following Discussions With First Secretary Gierek of Poland. October 13, 1974

144.  Remarks on Signing Veto of Continuing Appropriations Resolution Containing an Amendment Suspending Military Aid to Turkey.
         October 14, 1974

145.  Veto of Continuing Appropriations Resolution. October 14, 1974

146.  Telegram on State and Local Efforts To Fight Inflation.  October 14, 1974

147.  Statement on House Action Sustaining Veto of the Continuing Appropriations Resolution. October 15, 1974

148.  Remarks on Signing the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974. October 15, 1974

149.  Statement on the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1974. October 15, 1974

150.  Remarks to the Annual Convention of the Future Farmers of America, Kansas City, Missouri. October 15, 1974

151.  Remarks at a Breakfast for Republican Candidates in Kansas City, Missouri. October 16, 1974

152.  Remarks in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. October 16, 1974

153.  Remarks at Lincoln, Nebraska. October 16, 1974

154.  Remarks in Indianapolis, Indiana. October 16, 1974

155.  Statement and Responses to Questions From Members of the House Judiciary Committee Concerning the Pardon of Richard Nixon.
         October 17, 1974

156.  Veto of Second Continuing Appropriations Resolution Providing for Suspension of Military Aid to Turkey. October 17, 1974

157.  Message to the Senate Transmitting Amendments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. October 17,1974

158.  Message to the Senate Transmitting the International Telecommunication Convention. October 17, 1974

159.  Ramadan Message. October 17, 1974

160.  Veto of Freedom of Information Act Amendments. October 17, 1974

161.  Remarks on Signing the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. October 18, 1974

162.  Statement on the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. October 18, 1974

163.  Remarks at the Dedication of the New Department of Labor Building. October 18, 1974

164.  Statement on Signing the Continuing Appropriations Resolution. October 18, 1974

165.  Memorandum on Federal Energy Conservation. October 18, 1974

166.  Statement on Federal Energy Conservation. October 18, 1974

167.  Remarks on Signing a Drug Abuse Prevention Week Proclamation. October 18, 1974

168.  Joint Communique Following Discussions With President Francisco da Costa Gomes of Portugal. October 18, 1974

169.  Letter to the Chairman of the National Cancer Advisory Board About Regulation of Cigarette Tar and Nicotine Content. October 18, 1974

170.  Remarks at Spartanburg, South Carolina. October 19, 1974

171.  Remarks at the Dedication of the Anderson Independent and Anderson Daily Mail Building in Anderson, South Carolina. October 19, 1974

172.  Remarks in Rock Hill, South Carolina. October 19, 1974

173.  Remarks in Greenville, South Carolina. October 19, 1974

174.  Remarks at Greensboro, North Carolina. October 19, 1974

175.  Remarks in Louisville, Kentucky. October 19, 1974

176.  Statement on Signing the Federal Columbia River Transmission System Act. October 19, 1974

177.  Exchange of Remarks With President Luis Echeverria Alvarez of Mexico at Nogales, Mexico. October 21, 1974

178.  Toasts of the President and President Echeverria of Mexico at a Luncheon in Tubac, Arizona. October 21, 1974

179.  News Conference of the President and President Echeverria of Mexico in Tubac, Arizona. October 21, 1974

180.  Remarks on Departure of President Echeverria of Mexico From Tucson, Arizona. October 21, 1974

181.  Remarks to a Meeting of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. October 21, 1974

182.  Remarks at a Republican Fundraising Breakfast for Senator Henry Bellmon in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. October 22, 1974

183.  Remarks at a Rally in Oklahoma City. October 22, 1974

184.  Remarks in Cleveland, Ohio. October 22, 1974

185.  Veto of National Wildlife Refuge System Legislation. October 22, 1974

186.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Cancer Advisory Board. October 23, 1974

187.  Remarks at the Iowa State House, Des Moines, Iowa. October 24, 1974

188.  Remarks at a luncheon for Republican Candidates in Des Moines. October 24, 1974

189.  Statement on Signing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974. October 24, 1974

190.  Remarks at Ceremonies Honoring Representative Leslie C. Arends in Melvin, Illinois. October 24, 1974

191.  Remarks at the United Republican Fund Dinner in Chicago, Illinois. October 24, 1974

192.  Remarks at Veterans Day Ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. October 28, 1974

193.  Statement on Signing the Foreign Investment Study Act of 1974. October 28, 1974

194.  Statement on Signing the Motor Vehicle and Schoolbus Safety Amendments of 1974. October 28, 1974

195.  The President's News Conference of October 29, 1974

196.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of John C. Sawhill as Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration. October 29, 1974

197.  Statement on Signing the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. October 29, 1974

198.  Statement on Signing Indian Claims Commission Appropriations Legislation. October 29, 1974

199.  Statement on Signing Legislation Concerning the Regulation of Interest Rates. October 29, 1974

200.  Statement on Signing Legislation Increasing Federal Deposit Insurance. October 29, 1974

201.  Statement on Signing the Amtrak Improvement Act of 1974. October 29, 1974

202.  Statement on Signing the Reclamation Development Act of 1974. October 29, 1974

203.  Veto of Legislation for the Relief of Alvin V. Burt, Jr., and the Survivors of Douglas E. Kennedy. October 29, 1974

204.  Veto of Legislation for the Relief of Nolan Sharp. October 29, 1974

205.  Veto of Farm Labor Contractor Registration Legislation Containing Personnel Reclassification Rider. October 29, 1974

206.  Veto of Vocational Rehabilitation Act Amendments. October 29, 1974

207.  Remarks at a Rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan. October 29, 1974

208.  Remarks at a Reception for Republican Candidates in Grand Rapids. October 29, 1974

209.  Remarks at Calvin College in Grand Rapids. October 29, 1974

210.  Remarks at Sioux City, Iowa. October 31, 1974

211.  Remarks in Los Angeles, California. October 31, 1974

212.  Remarks to Reporters Following a Visit With Former President Nixon at Long Beach, California. November 1, 1974

213.  Remarks at Fresno, California. November 1, 1974

214.  Remarks to the White House Conference on Domestic and Economic Affairs in Portland, Oregon. November 1, 1974

215.  Remarks at a Reception for Republican Candidates in Portland. November 1, 1974

216.  Remarks at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry's Annual Auction in Portland. November 1, 1974

217.  Remarks at an Urban League Dance in Portland. November 1, 1974

218.  Remarks in Salt Lake City, Utah. November 2, 1974

219.  Remarks in Grand Junction, Colorado. November 2, 1974

220.  Remarks in Wichita, Kansas. November 2, 1974

221.  Remarks on Election Eve. November 4, 1974

222.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report on the National Cancer Program. November 4, 1974

223.  Statement on Receiving a Crystal Grown Aboard the Skylab Space Station. November 4, 1974

224.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Henry E. Petersen as Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division. November 5, 1974

225.  Statement on the Results of the 1974 Elections. November 5, 1974

226.  Remarks Following a Meeting With Secretary of State Kissinger. November 10, 1974

227.  Remarks of Welcome to Chancellor Bruno Kreisky of Austria. November 12, 1974

228.  Letter Accepting Withdrawal of the Candidacy of Andrew E. Gibson To Be Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration.
         November 12, 1974

229.  Toasts of the President and Chancellor Kreisky of Austria.November 12, 1974

230.  Message to the Senate Transmitting Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Diplomats. November 13, 1974

231.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the National Capital Housing Authority. November 13, 1974

232.  Remarks on Signing the WIN Consumer Pledge. November 13, 1974

233.  Remarks at a Meeting With Coastal State Governors on Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Development. November 13, 1974

234.  Remarks to the Annual Convention of the National Association of Realtors, Las Vegas, Nevada. November 14, 1974

235.  Remarks on Accepting the F-15 Aircraft for the United States Air Force at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. November 14, 1974

236.  Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at the Annual Convention of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi,
         Phoenix, Arizona. November 14, 1974

237.  Letter Accepting Withdrawal of the Nomination of Peter M. Flanigan To Be United States Ambassador to Spain. November 16, 1974

238.  Remarks on Departure for Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Soviet Union. November 17, 1974

239.  Remarks at Anchorage, Alaska. November 17, 1974

240.  Message to the Congress on Legislative Priorities. November 18, 1974

241.  Statement on Sugar Imports. November 18, 1974

242.  Message to the Congress Reporting on the Balance of Payments Deficit Incurred Under the North Atlantic Treaty. November 18, 1974

243.  Letter Accepting Withdrawal of the Nomination of Daniel T. Kingsley To Be a Member of the Federal Power Commission.
         November 19, 1974

244.  Toast at a Luncheon Hosted by Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka of Japan in Tokyo. November 19, 1974

245.  Toast at a Banquet at the Imperial Palace. November 19, 1974

246.  Remarks at a Japan Press Club Luncheon. November 20, 1974

247.  Toast at a Reception for Members of the Diet. November 20, 1974

248.  Toast at a Reception for Nongovernmental Dignitaries. November 20, 1974

249.  Joint Communique Following Discussions With Prime Minister Tanaka of Japan. November 20, 1974

250.  Toast at a Dinner Honoring the Emperor and Empress of Japan. November 20, 1974

251.  Remarks to Reporters Following a Visit to Nijo Castle in Kyoto. November 21, 1974

252.  Remarks on Arrival at Seoul, Republic of Korea. November 22, 1974

253.  Remarks at Camp Casey, Republic of Korea. November 22, 1974

254.  Toast at a Dinner Hosted by President Park Chung Hee of the Republic of Korea in Seoul. November 22, 1974

255.  Joint Communique Following Discussions With President Park of the Republic of Korea. November 22, 1974

256.  Toast at a Luncheon Hosted by L. I. Brezhnev, General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, in Vladivostok.
         November 24, 1974

257.  Joint United States-Soviet Statement on the Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms. November 24, 1974

258.  Joint Communique Following Discussions With General Secretary Brezhnev of the Soviet Union. November 24, 1974

259.  Remarks Upon Returning From Japan, the Republic of Korea, and the Soviet Union. November 24, 1974

260.  Statement on the Death of U Thant. November 25, 1974

261.  Remarks on Signing the National Mass Transportation Assistance Act of 1974. November 26, 1974

262.  Special Message to the Congress on Budget Restraint. November 26, 1974

263.  Veto of Vietnam Era Veterans' Education and Training Benefits Legislation. November 26, 1974

264.  Veto of Zinc Tariff Legislation Containing Tax Riders. November 26, 1974

265.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Anne L. Armstrong as Counsellor to the President. November 27, 1974

266.  Remarks on Signing 18 Executive Warrants for Clemency. November 29, 1974

267.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of William S. Whitehead as Chairman of the Renegotiation Board. November 29, 1974

268.  Remarks at a. Reception Honoring Professional Golfer Lee Elder. December 1, 1974

269.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Dean Burch as Counsellor to the President. December 2, 1974

270.  Message to the Senate Transmitting Agreement on the International Office of Epizootics. December 2, 1974

271.  The President's News Conference of December 2, 1974

272.  Remarks at the Boy Scours' Annual Awards Dinner. December 2, 1974

273.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of William E. Timmons as Assistant to the President. December 3, 1974

274.  Remarks to the American Conference on Trade. December 3, 1974

275.  Remarks at the Rockefeller Public Service Awards Luncheon. December 4, 1974

276.  Letter to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House Transmitting Proposals To Establish New National Wilderness Areas.
         December 4, 1974

277.  Message to the Congress Proposing Establishment of New National Wilderness Areas. December 4, 1974

278.  Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau of Canada. December 4, 1974

279.  Remarks of Welcome to Chancellor Helmut Schmidt of the Federal Republic of Germany. December 5, 1974

280.  Statement on Signing the Joint Funding Simplification Act of 1974. December 5, 1974

281.  Remarks to the Lilly Endowment Continuing Conference for the Liberal Arts. December 5, 1974

282.  Toasts of the President and Chancellor Schmidt of the Federal Republic of Germany. December 5, 1974

283.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Leonard Garment as Assistant to the President. December 6, 1974

284.  Joint Statement Following Discussions With Chancellor Schmidt of the Federal Republic of Germany. December 6, 1974

285.  Statement on Signing the Departments of Labor, and Health, Education, and Welfare Appropriation Act, 1975. December 9, 1974

286.  Statement on Signing the Farm Labor Contractor Registration Act Amendments of 1974. December 9, 1974

287.  Remarks at the Unveiling of a Portrait of Representative George H. Mahon, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.
         December 10, 1974

288.  Statement on the Senate's Confirmation of Nelson A. Rockefeller To Be Vice President of the United States. December 10, 1974

289.  Remarks on Presenting the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame's Distinguished American Award to Bob Hope in New York
         City. December 10, 1974

290.  Remarks at a Meeting of the Business Council. December 11, 1974

291.  Memorandum on the Minority Business Development Program. December 12, 1974

292.  Message to the Congress Transmitting Annual Report of the Council on Environmental Quality. December 12, 1974

293.  Remarks on Awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to WO Louis R. Rocto and S. Sgt. Jon R. Cavaiani, United States Army.
         December 12, 1974

294.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., as Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs. December 13, 1974

295.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of William B. Saxbe as Attorney General of the United States. December 13, 1974

296.  Statement on the Canonization of Elizabeth Bayley Seton. December 13, 1974

297.  Remarks on Arrival in Martinique, French West Indies, for Meetings With President Valery Giscard d'Estaing of France. December 14, 1974

298.  Statement on the Death of Walter Lippmann. December 14, 1974

299.  Statement Following Senate Action on the Trade Act of 1974. December 14, 1974

300.  Toasts of the President and President Giscard d'Estaing of France at a Dinner in Martinique. December 14, 1974

301.  Toasts of the President and President Giscard d'Estaing of France at an Informal Dinner Honoring the French President. December 15, 1974

302.  Communique Following Discussions With President Giscard d'Estaing of France. December 16, 1974

303.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Roy L. Ash as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. December 17, 1974

304.  Christmas Message. December 17, 1974

305.  Statement on Signing the Safe Drinking Water Act. December 17, 1974

306.  Remarks at the Lighting of the National Community Christmas Tree. December 17, 1974

307.  Veto of Willow Creek, Oregon, Flood Control Project Legislation. December 18, 1974

308.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Claude S. Brinegar as Secretary of Transportation. December 18, 1974

309.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of Tom C. Korologos as Deputy Assistant to the President. December 18, 1974

310.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of W. Eugene Ainsworth, Jr., as Special Assistant to the President. December 18, 1974

311. Remarks at American Freedom Train Ceremonies in Alexandria, Virginia. December 19, 1974

312.  Remarks at a Ceremony Marking the Retirement of Gen. Andrew J. Goodpaster as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. December 19,1974

313.  Statement on Signing the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act. December 19, 1974

314.  Statement on the Confirmation of Nelson A. Rockefeller To Be Vice President of the United States. December 19, 1974

315.  Remarks at a Birthday Party for Senator John J. Sparkman. December 20, 1974

316.  Statement on the Ninety-third Congress. December 20, 1974

317.  Statement on Signing the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act. December 23, 1974

318.  Statement on Signing Budget Rescission Legislation. December 23, 1974

319.  Memorandum of Disapproval of Health Revenue Sharing and Health Services Legislation. December 23, 1974

320.  Memorandum of Disapproval of Tennessee Valley Authority Legislation. December 23, 1974

321.  Letter Accepting the Resignation of William D. Eberle as Special Representative for Trade Negotiations. December 24, 1974

322.  Telegram to Mrs. Jack Benny About the Death of Her Husband. December 27, 1974

323.  Statement on Signing Legislation Establishing a Commission on Federal Paperwork. December 27, 1974

324.  Statement on Signing Legislation Establishing the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area in Ohio. December 28, 1974

325.  Statement on Signing the Foreign Assistance Act of 1974. December 30, 1974

326.  Memorandum of Disapproval of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Legislation. December 30, 1974

327.  Memorandum of Disapproval of United States Tanker Preference Legislation. December 30, 1974

328.  Statement on Signing Emergency Jobs, Unemployment Assistance and Compensation Legislation. December 31, 1974

329.  Statement Announcing Presidential Clemency Decisions.  December 31, 1974
 

Appendix A:- Additional White House Releases
Appendix B:- Presidential Documents Published in the Federal Register
Appendix C:- Presidential Reports to the 93d Congress, 2d Session
Appendix D:- Interview in Newsweek Magazine: "How It Looks to Ford".