An Ordinary Man
An Ordinary Man
Gerald R. Ford's Unlikely Path to the Presidency and His Impact on America
About This Book
The Accidental Commander-in-Chief (2023) presents a full-scale biography of Gerald R. Ford, who served as America's thirty-eighth president. His tenure steered the nation through a constitutional emergency unmatched since the Civil War and an economic crisis not seen since the Great Depression. Though Ford entered the presidency through extraordinary circumstances rather than electoral victory, historian Richard Norton Smith demonstrates that his achievements were both substantial and lasting.
Who Should Read This?
- Students and enthusiasts of American history
- Readers interested in the post-Watergate political era
- Those who appreciate detailed biographical narratives
- People seeking examples of principled political leadership
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