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Was Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon an attempt to move the country forward or the final corruption of the Watergate scandal? A collection of videos includes Ford's speech to the nation, as well as interviews with Watergate prosecutors, journalists, and historians. Clips offer a great way to stimulate debate and discussion on whether Ford should have pardoned the scandal-ridden president.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use Ford's speech to the nation to discuss whether he should have pardoned Nixon
- After viewing the various perspectives on the pardon, conduct a four-corners debate on whether the pardon was the right decision
Classroom Considerations
- Videos require a free C-SPAN Classroom account, or teachers may use of the following login credentials: Username: students, Password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Resource includes a variety of primary sources, firsthand accounts, and historians
- Clips are well-curated and easy to use in instruction
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- None