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...exit and the entrance were a poignant reminder of the smoothness with which the American system can transfer the world's most powerful office from one man to another. "Mr. Vice President," Burger intoned, "are you prepared to take the oath of office as President of the United States?" "I am, sir," Ford replied. Even before the Chief Justice asked him to do so, Ford raised his right hand, placing his left on a Bible held by his wife. It was opened to the Book of Proverbs, third chapter, fifth and sixth verses, which Ford says every night...
...oath that I have taken is the same oath that was taken by George Washington and by every President under the Constitution. But I assume the presidency under extraordinary circumstances, never before experienced by Americans. This is an hour of history that troubles our minds and hurts our hearts...
...walked with the Nixons down the red carpet that had been laid from the Executive Mansion out to the lawn, and the couples exchanged kisses and handshakes at the helicopter door; Nixon touched Ford's elbow, as if in final encouragement. Though Ford was not to take the oath of office for another two hours, the famous black box, the repository for the nation's military codes-an ugly talisman that signifies the transfer of power in the nuclear age-was left behind with a military aide. It was the first time it had been away from Nixon...
When I first took the oath of office as President five and a half years ago, I made this sacred commitment: to consecrate my office, my energies and all the wisdom I can summon to the cause of peace among nations. I've done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge. As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance...
Last week the reality of becoming the nation's new First Family had still not quite taken hold. After her father had taken the oath of office and her parents were busy greeting guests at a reception, Susan Ford roamed wide-eyed through the White House. "Would anybody mind if I looked around?" she politely asked a military aide in the Red Room. "Not at all," he replied with a smile. "This is where you live...