(1913 - 2006) 38th President of the United States who assumed office upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, who Ford later pardoned for any involvement in the Watergate scandal. Very rare signed book: 'The Thirty-Eighth President: Remarks on Taking the Oath of Office as President of the United States' (Reno: Jack Bacon & Company), 2001. Octavo, original red cloth, gilt titles and presidential seal to the front panel. No. 129/300, signed on the rear limitation page. The complete text of Ford's comments upon taking the oath of office immediately after Richard Nixon's resignation, including his famous quote: 'My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over.' In fine condition.