Date of Award
11-1997
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Dr. John W. Outland
Second Advisor
Dr. John Whelan
Third Advisor
Dr. Daniel J. Palazzolo
Abstract
To illustrate President Ford's impact on United States' foreign policy, this thesis looks at his early life, his Congressional career and his brief tenure as Vice President. From there, it focuses on the differences between Ford and President Nixon. The paper looks at their personalities, decision-making styles, and their styles of leadership. Next, it analyzes the major international events that took place during Ford's years in the White House. These events include the fall of South Vietnam and Cambodia, communist intervention in Angola and Ford's dealings with the Soviet Union and The Peoples' Republic of China. Finally, the paper examines three post-Ford Administrations and the impact that Gerald Ford had on them. The evidence supports the author's contention that Gerald Ford had a substantial impact on the foreign policy of the United States during and after his Presidency.
Recommended Citation
Clifton, Robert David, "President Gerald Ford's impact on United States foreign policy from 1974 to 1991" (1997). Master's Theses. 619.
https://scholarship.richmond.edu/masters-theses/619