Gerald Ford
Born:
July 14, 1913
Died:
December 26, 2006
Age:
93
Summary

Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. (born Leslie Lynch King Jr.; July 14, 1913 – December 26, 2006) was an American politician who served as the 38th president of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977. Before his accession to the presidency, Ford served as the 40th vice president of the United States from December 1973 to August 1974. Ford is the only person to have served as both vice president and president without being elected to either office by the Electoral College.

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Leslie Lynch King, Jr. (later known as Gerald R. Ford) in 1916
Leslie Lynch King, Jr. (later known as Gerald R. Ford) in 1916
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Navy pilots in forward elevator well playing basketball. Jumper at left is Gerald R. Ford, mid-1944
Ford in Navy uniform, 1945
Ford in Navy uniform, 1945
The Warren Commission presents its report to President Johnson
The Warren Commission presents its report to President Johnson
South Vietnamese refugees arrive on a U.S. Navy vessel during Operation Frequent Wind
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Ford with Anwar Sadat in Salzburg, 1975
Ford with Anwar Sadat in Salzburg, 1975
The Gunnery officers of the USS Monterey. Ford is second from the right, in the front row.
The Gunnery officers of the USS Monterey. Ford is second from the right, in the front row.
Ford and his daughter Susan watch as Henry Kissinger shakes hands with Mao Zedong, December 2, 1975
Ford and his daughter Susan watch as Henry Kissinger shakes hands with Mao Zedong, December 2, 1975
A billboard for Ford's 1948 Congressional Campaign
A billboard for Ford's 1948 Congressional Campaign
Ford meets with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev during the Vladivostok Summit, November 1974, to sign a joint communiqué on the SALT treaty
Ford meets with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev during the Vladivostok Summit, November 1974, to sign a joint communiqué on the SALT treaty
Governor Ronald Reagan congratulates President Ford after the president successfully wins the 1976 Republican nomination, while Bob Dole, Nancy Reagan, and Nelson Rockefeller look on.
Governor Ronald Reagan congratulates President Ford after the president successfully wins the 1976 Republican nomination, while Bob Dole, Nancy Reagan, and Nelson Rockefeller look on.
President George W. Bush with Ford and his wife Betty on April 23, 2006; this is the last known public photo of Gerald Ford.
President George W. Bush with Ford and his wife Betty on April 23, 2006; this is the last known public photo of Gerald Ford.
Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger in the White House East Room, while Betty Ford looks on
Gerald Ford is sworn in as the 38th President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger in the White House East Room, while Betty Ford looks on
Cheney, Rumsfeld and President Ford in the Oval Office, 1975
Cheney, Rumsfeld and President Ford in the Oval Office, 1975
Ford (at right) and Jimmy Carter in a debate on September 23, 1976.
Ford (at right) and Jimmy Carter in a debate on September 23, 1976.
President Ford meets with his Cabinet in 1975
President Ford meets with his Cabinet in 1975
  
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