Gerarld Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha Nebraska with the name of Leslie Lynch King Jr. His mom was Dorothy Garden and his dad was Leslie Lynch king Sr. Ford's mother left his father 16 days after ford was born. Dorothy moved to go lived with her family. 2 and a half years later, she married Gerald Rudolff Ford and from then on Leslie was called Gerald Rudolff Ford Jr. He was never adopted but did get his name legally changed on December 3, 1935. While living in Grand Rapids and was in boys scouts. He also got the highest rank an eagle scout could get. He is the only president to have been an eagle scout. After high school he attend the University of Michigan. While there, he played football for fun.
Gerarld Ford, was the 38th president. August 9, 1974- January 20, 1977 is when he served his term to the united states. Because of the 25th amendment, Ford was the first president to become both president and vice president without being elected. One thing he did as president was pardon all the crimes Nixion committed. Ford said it was very necessary.
Ford helped serve in the US navy during WWII. He was assigned to help be an aircraft carrier. He also served as the assistant navigator athletic officer and antiaircraft battery officer.
Gerarld Ford died in 2006 and released on last public statement. He was the third oldest president and vice president after his term. Ford is remembered by being and open and honest president.
In my opinion, Gerarld Ford was a very honest president. I think he did the US good. Im proud he was one of the presidents.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/geraldford
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ford
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