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1976 Campaign: President Ford's Concession Telegram
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum1976-11-03
U.S. National Archives
United States
President Ford's now-famous telegram to Jimmy Carter congratulating him on his election victory.
Because President Ford lost his voice during the last days of the campaign, First Lady Betty Ford read the telegram aloud in the White House Press Room.
Original documents located in Box 6 of the "White House Central Files Subject File" at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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- Title: 1976 Campaign: President Ford's Concession Telegram
- Creator: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
- Date Created: 1976-11-03
- Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
- External Link: Concession Telegram
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