Gerald Ford

Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King, Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974. As the first person appointed to the vice-presidency under the terms of the 25th Amendment (after Spiro Agnew had resigned), when he became President upon Richard Nixon's resignation on August 9, 1974, he... More

Date of birth:

  • Jul 14, 1913

Date of death:

  • Dec 26, 2006 (age 93 years)

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President number:

  • 38

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Also known as:

  • Gerald Rudolph Ford,
  • Gerald R. Ford,
  • Leslie Lynch King, Jr.

Government

Vice president

Nelson Rockefeller

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician. He served as the 41st Vice President of the United States (1974–1977), serving under President Gerald Ford, and the 49th Governor of New York (1959–1973). He...

The 40th Vice President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Spiro Agnew

Spiro Theodore Agnew (pronunciation: /ˈspɪroʊ ˈæɡnjuː/; November 9, 1918 – September 17, 1996) was the 39th Vice President of the United States (1969...

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Nelson Rockefeller

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician. He served...

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The 38th President of the United States

← Preceeded By

Richard Nixon

Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president...

Succeeded By →

Jimmy Carter

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981) and...

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Government Positions Held:

Basic title Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Aug 9, 1974
  • Jan 20, 1977
  • Jan 3, 1949
  • Dec 6, 1973
  • Dec 6, 1973
  • Aug 9, 1974
  • 1965
  • 1973
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  • Oct 15, 1948
  • Dec 26, 2006

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  • Aug 9, 1974
  • Jan 20, 1977

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  • 1.83 m (6 ft )

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  • Dec 6, 1973

Appointment made:

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  • Dec 19, 1975
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