Gerald Ford

The grades

1. SovereigntyDid they put American interests first and keep decisions in American hands?
   B
2. HemisphereDid they guard the Americas against rival powers and threats?
   B
3. RestraintDid they keep the country out of wars of choice that weakened it?
   B+
4. StatecraftDid they use diplomacy, force and alliances skillfully, on American terms?
   B
5. Industry and tradeDid they protect and build American industry?
   C+
6. Working AmericansDid ordinary working families do better because of them?
   C-
7. BuildingDid they build things that lasted and push the frontier forward?
   C
8. NationDid they strengthen a shared American identity and the Union?
   B
9. CompetenceWere they capable, honest and effective in office?
   B+