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Jan 22, 2020 · Republican Gerald R. Ford became the 38th President of the United States (1974-1977) during a period of turmoil in the White House and mistrust in government. Ford was serving as the Vice President of the U.S. when President Richard M. Nixon resigned from office, placing Ford in the unique position of being the first Vice President and ...
July 14, 1913. Gerald R. Ford is born as Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska to Leslie and Dorothy King. July 30, 1913. Fleeing an abusive relationship, Dorothy Gardner King and her two-week-old son leave Omaha and with her parents relocate to Grand Rapids, Michigan. December 19, 1913.
Gerald Ford received some public goodwill in the initial days of his administration. Americans were weary from the scandal of Watergate, and, like the new president, were eager to put the "long ...
Sep 14, 2022 · 38th US President Gerald Ford. Ford was the first person be appointed to the vice presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment. Following the resignation of President Nixon in August 1974, Ford immediately assumed the presidency, becoming our nation’s 38th president.
Gerald Ford. Gerald R. Ford, Jr. (b. July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska) was the 38th President of the United States. He served from 1974 to 1977. [1] Before being sworn in as President, Ford served as vice president under Richard Nixon, who resigned in 1974 in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Before being selected by Nixon to serve in that ...
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is an aircraft carrier for the United States Navy and the lead ship of her class. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States , Gerald Ford , whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater .
Dec 26, 2006 · During the attack on Pearl Harbor Gerald Ford lived in Grand Rapids and practiced law. He joined the US Navy in 1942 and remained on active duty until 1946. Ford served aboard the USS Monterey and was discharged with the rank of Lt. Commander. He received the following medals and awards: the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-American ...
