In an attempt to address the national reaction to the pardon of former President Nixon, President Ford testified before Congress.
On September 8, 1974, President Gerald Ford pardoned former President Richard Nixon for the Watergate Scandal. This decision created many negative reactions in the United States. Ford made accepted to testify before Congress to explain his decision. What Ford wanted to do was to put Watergate behind and focus on the future of the United States.
The other options of the question were A) pardoned other Watergate participants. B) revoked the pardon. D) invoked executive privilege.
