1976: A New America- Gameply Thread

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford on national television:

My fellow citizens,

I became President because Nixon resigned, I pardoned him and now you are criticizing me. We need to move forward and forget the past and look forward to the future that is why I President Gerald Ford will seek a full term as President. I promise to make the nation a better place for everyone. Thank you all and good day.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford travels to California to meet supporters.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford meets with 5 US Senators

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford Press Conference

"Right now I am unopposed but right now there is spectulation that California Governor Ronald Reagan will run for President. But he was only California Governor for 8 years I have been a congressmen for over 20 years than V.P and now President."

Reporter: What do you think about Ronald Reagan

Ford: He is a nice and kind man, also a damn good actor.

Reporter: What about the middle...

At that point there is a small burst of gunfire President Ford is hit in the arm and is able to duck in time before serious injury is done. President Ford is rushed to the hospital where surgery is done to remove the bullet. President Ford will be at hospital for a couple days.

[yougo1000]

President Ford returns to work. He promises change will come if he is reelected.

[yougo1000]

I will change the world to make it a better place I promise you that.

I agree with what Jerry Brown said about Nixon, he was a crook, and a good one

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford calls Governor Reagan

[yougo1000]

"Yes Mr. Reagan, I was wondering if you would debate me"

[yougo1000]

"Yes I know but if you do run"

[yougo1000]

I pardoned Nixon because I thought it was the right thing to do.

[yougo1000]

President Ford on live T.V:

My fellow citizens,

I have made a decision that will effect the whole world. I will pull all troops out of Vietnam by May 30th 1975 even troops that are there for different reasons I want the Vietnamese people to not be surrounded by our troops. Thank You all good night.

[yougo1000]

 President Ford makes 7 appearances in New Hampshire and Iowa.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford accepts Richardson's resignation with sorrow.

The next day Ford picks up phone and calls Harold Stassen.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford calls Ronald Reagan.

[yougo1000]

Hello Governor Reagan would you debate me

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford travels to NYC where he talks about he was furious at Nixon doing the things he did

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford announces a 50-state tour during 1976, he attends 5 rallies in California

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford Press Conference

Reporter: How do you feel after the shooting

Ford: Good but sometimes I feel some pain in my hand.

Reporter: What about Vietnam?

Ford: I think we should have a piece treaty this year.

Reporter: What about the rising situation in the middle east

Ford: I have no comment at the time.

Gerald Ford thanks the reporters.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford announces endorsement of: Nixon, Dole, Rockefeller, Connally. He then goes to California to tell America to move forward

[yougo1000]

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford in California:

"...We need to move ahead and not make the past make us look bad, Gerald Ford for President"

[yougo1000]

Ford takes several stops in Iowa

[yougo1000]

Reagan calls Harold Stassen

"......Mr. Reagan.....I frankly am suprised that you called. Despite my rise in the polls.....the media for the most part has ignored me. I am honored to be recognised by at least one of my opponents. Now.......what can I do for you?"

Just called to see how you thought the campaign was going. I'd like to invite you and the other Republican candidates to a forum I'll be hosting before the Iowa caucus.

Reagan then calls Ford and Richardson to ask if they will join him in forum

"Governor Reagan I would be honored to attend the forum.

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford goes on CBS for an interview on his Foreign Policy. He had a good review and good comments overall

[yougo1000]

Gerald Ford travels to Hawaii and Alaska to talk about his future plan for America.