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Gerald Ford
- 38th U.S. President
- Neither elected as President nor Vice-President
- Pardoned Nixon and all Vietnam draft dodgers
- Straight forward President “Restored the nation’s faith in gov’t”
- Continued detente
- 39th President from 1976-1980
- Most famous for his dealings with the Arab Israeli conflict
- Hosted the Camp David Accords in 1979
- Was a strong supporter of détente and oversaw the SALT II talks
Summary
Nixon wanted Ford to become new president, and he restored the nations faith in government. Jimmy Carter came into power in 1976-1980, he also supported detente, and hosted the Camp David Accords in 1979.
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Subjunctive Question
If it wasn't for Carter, would have SALT II been still enforced?