During his presidency from 1974 to 1977, Gerald Ford focused on healing the nation after the Watergate scandal, emphasizing transparency and integrity in government. He is best known for his decision to pardon Richard Nixon, which aimed to help the country move forward but was controversial and affected his popularity. Ford also dealt with economic challenges, including inflation and recession, and he implemented policies to combat these issues, such as the "Whip Inflation Now" campaign. Additionally, he navigated foreign relations, notably continuing the policy of détente with the Soviet Union and engaging in the Helsinki Accords.
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