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Gerald Ford was different than other presidents because he was able to create policies when congress was largely made up of the opposing party. He made changes to curb spending and government intervention to help the economy.

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Because Richard Nixon resigned.

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Q: Why was Gerald Ford elected president?
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Was Gerald Ford popularly elected?

No. Gerald R. Ford is the only American to have served as Vice-President and President without being elected to either office.


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Which US president was never elected to office?

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What was the age of Gerald Ford when he was elected president?

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When did America be governed by a vice president and a president who were never elected?

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