22 December 1975 Posted on December 21, 2022 by Staff U.S. President Gerald Ford creates the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to the 1970s energy crisis. Famous Words of Inspiration..."One thing I have learned about the presidency is that whatever shortcomings you have, people are going to notice them -- and whatever strengths you have, you're going to need them." George W. Bush — Click here for more from George W. Bush Related posts: 11 November 1975 16 October 1975 16 September 1975 14 August 1975 7 December 1975 29 December 1975 8 December 1941 14 July 1960 19 January 1977 19 February 1976