A printed proclamation signed by President Gerald R. Ford, dated December 31, 1975, marking the upcoming Bicentennial Year of the United States in 1976. Titled “The Bicentennial Year: A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America,” the document reflects on the nation's founding in 1776 and calls on citizens to rededicate themselves to the ideals of liberty, unity, and peace.
The proclamation bears two signatures: the upper signature, printed in alignment with the text, is an autopen; the second signature, just below, is authentically hand-signed by Ford in bold ink. This rare dual-signature format adds special appeal to the presentation.
The document measures 9" x 13.5" and is attractively displayed in a frame that is 14.75" x 18.25".
Gerald Ford (July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He previously served as the leader of the Republican Party in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965 to 1973, and as the 40th vice president under President Richard Nixon from 1973 to 1974. Ford succeeded to the presidency when Nixon resigned in 1974, but was defeated for election to a full term in 1976. Ford remains the only person to serve as president without winning an election for president or vice president.
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