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When did Gerald Ford pardon Richard Nixon?
On September 8, 1974, Gerald Ford issued Proclamation 4311, which gave Richard Nixon a full and unconditional pardon for any crimes he might have committed against the United States while president.
How did people respond to Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon?
Gerald Ford's decision to pardon Richard Nixon was highly controversial. Critics derided the move and said a corrupt bargain had been struck between the men.
Did Richard Nixon say anything about Gerald Ford's pardon?
Richard Nixon then released a statement: I was wrong in not acting more decisively and more forthrightly in dealing with Watergate, particularly when it reached the stage of judicial proceedings.
What happened after Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon?
Historians believe the pardon of Richard Nixon was one of the major reasons Gerald Ford lost the 1976 presidential election, an observation with which Ford agreed.

Question: What did Ford do as president?
Self-contained rewrite: What did Gerald Ford do as president?