When was Gerald Ford born?

Gerald Ford was born on 14 July 1913 in Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens.

What positions has Gerald Ford held?

Positions held by Gerald Ford include: President of the United States (1974–1977); Vice President of the United States (1973–1974); United States representative (1973–1973); United States representative (1971–1973); United States representative (1969–1971).

Where did Gerald Ford study?

Gerald Ford was educated at University of Michigan, Yale Law School, University of Michigan Law School, Yale University.

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Gerald Ford

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President of the United States from 1974 to 1977 (1913–2006)

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Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. was the 38th president of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977. He assumed the presidency after the resignation of Richard Nixon, under whom he served as the 40th vice president from 1973 to 1974 after the resignation of Spiro Agnew. A member of the Republican Party, Ford previously served in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1973.

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Born: 14 July 1913 wd
Place of birth: Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens wd
Died: 26 December 2006 wd
Place of death: Rancho Mirage wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, naval officer, lawyer, gridiron football player, autobiographer, American football player wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: University of Michigan, Yale Law School, University of Michigan Law School, Yale University, Alexandria City High School, Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary wd
Spouse: Betty Ford wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (9 August 1974 – 20 January 1977)
Vice President of the United States (6 December 1973 – 9 August 1974)
United States representative (3 January 1973 – 6 December 1973)
United States representative (3 January 1971 – 3 January 1973)
United States representative (3 January 1969 – 3 January 1971)
United States representative (3 January 1967 – 3 January 1969)
United States representative (3 January 1965 – 3 January 1967)
United States representative (3 January 1963 – 3 January 1965)
United States representative (3 January 1961 – 3 January 1963)
United States representative (3 January 1959 – 3 January 1961)
United States representative (3 January 1957 – 3 January 1959)
United States representative (3 January 1955 – 3 January 1957)
United States representative (3 January 1953 – 3 January 1955)
United States representative (3 January 1951 – 3 January 1953)
United States representative (3 January 1949 – 6 December 1973)

Awards wd

Presidential Medal of Freedom (1999)
Profile in Courage Award (2001)
Congressional Gold Medal
Theodore Roosevelt Award (1975)
Horatio Alger Award (1983)
World War II Victory Medal
Francis Boyer Award (1977)
doctor honoris causa of Keiō University
honorary doctor of the Ohio State University
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class (1997)
Eagle Scout (1927)
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
honorary doctor of the Hofstra University

Questions

When was Gerald Ford born?: Gerald Ford was born on 14 July 1913 in Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens.
What positions has Gerald Ford held?: Positions held by Gerald Ford include: President of the United States (1974–1977); Vice President of the United States (1973–1974); United States representative (1973–1973); United States representative (1971–1973); United States representative (1969–1971).
Where did Gerald Ford study?: Gerald Ford was educated at University of Michigan, Yale Law School, University of Michigan Law School, Yale University.

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