This is why, despite recent comments about him being a deepstate pawn (some of which I agree with) Gerald Ford goes down in history as a supporter of economic freedom, for this single important act. He may or may not have been an enthusiast for legalization, but he signed it into law and gave US citizens the right to choose for themselves. https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/happy-new-year-toast-50-years-legalized-gold