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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.
463 Questions
What was Gerald Ford's favorite snack?
Gerald Ford's favorite breakfast food was English muffins, which according to news reports when he became president, he toasted every morning.
How many homes are in the state of Michigan?
In 2000 there were 3,806,700 households in Michigan. The average household size was 2.55 people. The 2010 Census data for these statistics will be released sometime before April 1, 2011.
What challenges did US President Gerald Ford face that made his presidency unsuccessful?
The major challenge that President Ford face involved former President Nixon. He had resigned in the midst of the Watergate scandal and President Ford pardoned him for any crimes he may have committed.
What happened in Gerald Ford's childhood?
When he was born he studdered till he was 10 years old:( <3
Gerald Ford's wife was Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Warren Ford [b. April 8,1918, d.July 8,2011) and usually known as Betty Ford.
They were married on October 15, 1948 at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was a first marriage for the then U.S. Congressional candidate, a second for his bride. ( Her previous marriage, in spring 1942, to William Gustavus Warren [March 1917-September 21, 2005] had ended in divorce On September 22, 1947.)
Who was the only non elected vice president to take over for the only president to resign?
Spiro Agnew in 1973. He was the second to resign.
Gerald Ford aka Leslie King Jr. He became the Vice President when Spiro Agnew had to resign as Vice President, owing to his involvement in the tea pot dome scandal. And later when Richard Nixon resigned in 1974 due to Watergate scandal, he became the President.
Why did Gerald do a journey around Wales?
In 1188, Gerald of Wales went on a tour of Wales with the Archbishop of Canterbury in an initiative to raise a crusading army from the Welsh nation for the Third Crusade.
His itinerary is recorded in his book The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales, thus;
Book I, Ch. 1: Hereford and Radnor
Book I, Ch. 2: Hay and Brecheinia
Book I, Ch. 3: Ewyas and Llanthoni
Book I, Ch. 4: Coed Grono and Abergevenni
Book I, Ch. 5: Usk and Caerleon
Book I, Ch. 6: Newport and Cardiff
Book I, Ch. 7: South Glamorgan
Book I, Ch. 8: Swansea and Gower
Book I, Ch. 9: Lochor and Kidwelly
Book I, Ch. 10: Carmarthen
Book I, Ch. 11: Haverford West
Book I, Ch. 12: Pembroke
Book I, Ch. 13: Camros and Newgale
Book II: Preface
Book II, Ch. 1: Saint David's
Book II, Ch. 2: Cardigan
Book II, Ch. 3: Lampeter
Book II, Ch. 4: Strata Florida
Book II, Ch. 5: Merioneth
Book II, Ch. 6: Lleyn and Bangor
Book II, Ch. 7: Anglesey
Book II, Ch. 8: Conway
Book II, Ch. 9: Snowdonia
Book II, Ch. 10: Flintshire
Book II, Ch. 11: Chester
Book II, Ch. 12: Oswestry and Shrewsbury
Book II, Ch. 13: Ludlow and Hereford
When did Gerald Ford run for president?
How can you run for RE-election when you were never Elected, in the first place, for the office you are holding. You should be considered as running for Election not Re-election. Yet historical accounts always seem to indicate that Gerald Ford ran for Re-election not, in fact, for Election.
Where did Gerald Ford and Betty Ford meet?
She was working in a fashion job in Grand Rapids where Gerald lived. A mutual friend, Peg Neuman, suggested to Gerald that he should ask her out, so he called her. She knew the name from his football career and hesitantly agreed to meet him for a drink, and the rest is history.
There were two assassination attempts against Gerald Ford while he was in office.
5 - Sept - 1975 in Sacramento CA Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme (a follower of Charles Manson) attempted to shoot Ford.
22 - Sept - 1975 - in San Francisco CA Sara Jane Moore also attempted to assassinate President Ford.
How did the Watergate affect Gerald Ford's presidency?
He faced an untrusting public. That's the era that people starting not trusting politicians. But the public for the most part saw him as a relief from Nixon and his corruption. He was a very trusted figure. So Watergate wasn't really a huge problem for him
How did Gerald Ford become vice president under Nixon?
Gerald Ford was the House Minority leader and when Nixon asked the Speaker of the House who would be a suitable replacement for the newly resigned Spiro Agnew, only one name was given to him. Gerald Ford was confirmed overwhelmingly by the House then the Senate. Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. became the first VP selected under the recently adopted 25th Amendment.
Were there any wars when Gerald r ford was president?
Gerald Ford served in WWII as a Lieutenant Commander inthe US Navy 1942-1946.
Who takes the presidents place if they can not serve a full term?
The Vice President becomes President and completes the original Presidents original term of office.
Did Gerald Ford serve as Vice President of the US?
He was never elected President. He served as Vice president under Nixon until Nixon resigned. He was in office as president from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977
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What state did Gerald Ford represent in the US congress?
Gerald R. Ford represented the state of Michigan.
What was Gerald Ford's home state?
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Did Gerald Ford once worked as a fashion model?
yes as a matter of fact Gerald ford actually did work as a fashion model weird huh oh yeah nolyn said this
yes as a matter of fact Gerald ford did work as a fashion model weird huh oh yea nolyn said this
What years did President Ford serve as President?
Gerald Ford was president during the years 1974-1977.
ford was appointed vice president by Richard Nixon after the resignation of spiro agnew. then in august of 1974 when Nixon resigned ford became president until 1977 when he lost the election to jimmy carter.
