Yes, Ford was the first incumbent president to agree to public debates.
He gained that claim to fame in 1976 when he debated Jimmy Carter.
The debates helped Ford to narrow Carter’s lead in the race, although he eventually lost the election.
Yes, Ford was the first incumbent president to agree to public debates.
He gained that claim to fame in 1976 when he debated Jimmy Carter.
The debates helped Ford to narrow Carter’s lead in the race, although he eventually lost the election.