Gerald Ford

Honors and Awards

YearAward
1999 Presidential Medal of Freedom
1977 Francis Boyer Award
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Governmental positions held by Gerald Ford

PositionDistrict RepresentedTerm
President of the United States United States of America 1974 - 1977
Vice President of the United States United States of America 1973 - 1974
United States Representative Michigan's 5th congressional district 1949 - 1973
Minority leader 1965 - 1973
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Predecessor and Successor

Richard Nixon
1969 - 1974
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Gerald Ford
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Gerald Ford
1974 - 1977
Jimmy Carter
1977 - 1981
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Presidential cabinet under Gerald Ford

Cabinet MemberPositionTerm
Elliot Richardson United States Secretary of Commerce 1976-1977
William Thaddeus Coleman, Jr. United States Secretary of Transportation 1975-1977
Donald Rumsfeld United States Secretary of Defense 1975-1977
Carla Anderson Hills United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 1975-1977
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Other appointees of Gerald Ford

AppointeePositionTerm
David Gergen White House Communications Director
Dick Cheney White House Chief of Staff 1975-1977
Brent Scowcroft National Security Advisor 1975-1977
James Thomas Lynn Director, United States Office of Management and Budget 1975-1977
Elliot Richardson United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom 1975-1976
Donald Rumsfeld White House Chief of Staff 1974-1975
John T. Elfvin United States federal judge 1974-2007
Jerald terHorst White House Press Secretary 1974-1974
Ron Nessen White House Press Secretary 1974-1977
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Education

Yale Law School
Yale Law School
Degree:Bachelor of Laws

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University of Michigan
University of Michigan
Major:Economics, Political Science

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University of Michigan Law School
University of Michigan Law School

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Chicago State University
Chicago State University

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Places Gerald Ford has lived

Map showing Places Lived by Gerald Ford
MarkerLocationPopulation
A Grand Rapids 189,815
B Omaha 415,068
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Where did Gerald Ford go to school?
  • A:
    Gerald Ford studied at Yale Law School.
  • Q:
    What Presidency number was Vice President, Gerald Ford?
  • A:
    He served under the 40th United States President.
  • Q:
    What Presidency number was the United States President, Gerald Ford?
  • A:
    He was the 38th President of the United States.
  • Q:
    What is Gerald Ford quoted as saying?
  • A:
    Famous quotations include: "I had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am."
  • Q:
    What religion did Gerald Ford practice?
  • A:
    Gerald Ford was in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America denomination.
  • Q:
    What caused Gerald Ford's death?
  • A:
    He died from cardiovascular disease.
  • Q:
    Where was Gerald Ford born?
  • A:
    Gerald Ford was born in Omaha.
  • Q:
    Who was the Vice President for Gerald Ford?
  • A:
    Nelson Rockefeller was the Vice President.
  • Q:
    Under which President did Gerald Ford serve?
  • A:
    He was in office with President Richard Nixon.

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Quotes

  • I had a lot of experience with people smarter than I am.

    - Gerald Ford
  • All of us who served in one war or another know very well that all wars are the glory and the agony of the young.

    - Gerald Ford
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