The answer is <u>he pardoned the former American President Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed in office.</u>
In 1972, President Richard Nixon was accused of being involved in the Water Scandal and was in trouble with American justice. Two years later, he decided to resign and Gerald Ford automatically assumed the presidency. Ford immediately used his power to issue the <em>Proclamation 4311</em> and pardon Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while President. He justified his decision before Congress alleging that the pardon was in the best interests of the country because a drawn-out trial would only polarize the public even more.
This decision of him was highly controversial and harshly criticized by many Americans that wanted to see Nixon brought to justice.
Monroe Doctrine--This doctrine was announced in 1823 as a statement to Europe that they were no longer welcome in the Western Hemisphere as colonial holders.
Following the American Revolution and those of Mexico, Haiti, and South America, European countries had been almost completely pushed out of the Western Hemisphere. James Monroe announced his doctrine in 1823, stating the US would assist any country who had their independence threatened. This was to ensure the freedom of these new countries.
The war brought full employment and a fairer distribution of income. Blacks and women entered the workforce for the first time. The war also brought the consolidation of union strength and far-reaching changes in agricultural life.
