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Gerald Ford

Born Leslie Lynch King, Jr., Gerald Rudolph Ford (1913 – 2006) was the 38th US President. Because he was appointed Vice-President, and later succeeded Richard Nixon as President upon Nixon’s resignation, he was the only one not elected into both posts.

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Who were Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford?

The 39th and 38th Presidents of the United States, respectively.

How old is Gerald Ford?

Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913 and died on December 26, 2006. Gerald Ford would have been 93 years old at the time of death or 102 years old today.

What was happening when Gerald Ford was president?

Gerald Ford pardoned those that evaded the draft. He also pardoned Richard Nixon for the Watergate coverup.

Did Gerald Ford work after retirement?

Here is the story of the life of Gerald Ford. Gerald Ford was born on July 14,1913.During World War 2 he fought in the navy.In 1948 Ford married Elizabeth Betty Bloomer.The couple had four children.Shortly after Ford got married he was elected to his first term in Congress. In 1973 he became vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned.In 1974 president Richard Nixon resigned and Ford became the 38th president.As president Ford vetoed over 50 bills. In 1976 he ran for a second term but he lost the election to Jimmy Carter.In 1977 Ford retired to California.In 1982 his wife Betty established the Betty Ford Center.Gerald Ford died on December 26,2006 in Rancho Mirage,California at the age of 93.

What day and year was Gerald Ford elected president?

Gerald Ford was never elected. First he became Vice-President when Spiro Agnew resigned, then he became President after Richard Nixon resigned.

How did president ford react when cambodia communists seized a us cargo ship in 1975?

Ford reacted with a rescue mission to retake the ship, SS Mayaguez, but the mission was a disaster. Several US Marines were killed, and some left behind to face torture and execution by the Khmer Rouge. The crew of the Mayaguez was later released.

Was Gerald Ford President when the Vietnam's war end?

Ford was President when South Vietnam fell to the communists (North Vietnam).

How many hurdles are in the 300 Hurdles race for a freshman in high school?

Both men's and woman's 300m hurdles races have 8 hurdles in them. However, the 300m hurdle race is not run professionally or in collegiate competition. Instead, the 400m hurdles is run, with 10 hurdles.

How did Gerald Rudolph Ford die?

Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, and died of natural causes (primarily arteriosclerosis) at the age of 93 in 2006. At the time, he had lived longer than any other US president.

Where was Gerald Martin the composer born?

Gerald Martin, composer, is a pseudonym for the Hungarian-born composer Denes Agay, born in 1912, in a small town near Budapest. He died 24 January 2007 in California. Agay moved to USA in 1939 to escape the Nazis. His Jewish parents were killed at Auschwitz. In his composing, Agay often used the name Gerald Martin for pieces of a more popular nature, often adaptations or arrangements of existing songs (eg Dark Eyes Boogie, Meet Frankie and Johnny) reserving the name Denes Agay for his original works.

Which was not a problem face by the ford administration?

One problem not faced by the Ford Administration was the missile crisis.

What decision by Gerald Ford cost him popular support?

Pardoning Richard Nixon cost Gerald Ford popular support.

What president wasn't elected?

Gerald Ford is the US President elected neither to the office of President or Vice-President.

Which US President lived to be the oldest?

  • The President with the longest lifespan was Gerald R. Ford, who lived for 93 years, 5 months, and 9 days, followed by Ronald Reagan with 93 years, 3 months, and 28 days.