Gerald Ford - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 14, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Died | December 26, 2006 (age 93) |
| Birthplace | Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Gerald Ford's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | 38th President of the United States; Pardoning Richard Nixon; Serving as Vice President and President without being elected to either office. |
Intro
Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 following the resignation of President Richard Nixon. He is notable for being the only person to have served as both Vice President and President without being elected to either office by the Electoral College.
Early Life & Background
Born Leslie Lynch King Jr., Ford was adopted by his stepfather and renamed Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. He grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ford attended the University of Michigan, where he was a standout football player, and later earned a law degree from Yale Law School.
Career Highlights
- Served as a U.S. Representative from Michigan (1949–1973)
- House Minority Leader (1965-1973)
- Vice President of the United States (1973-1974) after the resignation of Spiro Agnew
- Became President of the United States in 1974 after Nixon's resignation
- Pardoned former President Richard Nixon for any crimes committed while in office
- Presided over the end of American involvement in Vietnam
Trivia
- Ford is the only person to have served as both Vice President and President without being elected to either office.
- He survived two assassination attempts within a span of three weeks in 1975.
- Ford was an accomplished athlete and was offered contracts by two NFL teams, but chose law school instead.
- After his presidency, Ford became involved with several charitable organizations and served on numerous corporate boards.
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Gerald Ford was born the 14 July 1913.
Omaha, Nebraska, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 14th, 1913, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 14, 1913, a nationwide railroad strike in the United States was averted after successful negotiations facilitated by the White House, preventing widespread disruptions.
- Day of the week: July 14th, 1913 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Angelus by Prince's Orchestra
- Popular movie: Traffic in Souls directed by George Loane Tucker
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