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Grave news indeed.
The only unelected President in US History (he replaced Spiro Agnew as VP during Agnew's term, so was never part of an elected ticket as a VP candidate), and yet he laid the foundation for Reagan's future successful negotiations with the Soviet Union, ended the US involvement in the Vietnam War and pardoned former President Nixon to spare the nation further turmoil and debate over that matter. And in his days after retirement, Ford remained silent about the direction of future Presidents in an era where at least one ex-President failed to be similarly respectful and discreet.
Ford's legacy may well continue to be overlooked, but the reality is that in a very short and critical time in America's history he provided just the sort of quiet leadership that was needed.
Many will never appreciate him for that, but I expect the appreciation and admiration of a star-struck public was not something he cared much about- and America is all the better for it.
Rest in Peace Mr. President.
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Just now read that. RIP, President Ford.
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