Gerald Ford
- background: born in July 1913 in Omaha NE; parents were divorced; went to University of Michigan and offered pro careers by Packers and Lions; opted to go to Yale; died Dec 26, 2006; Navy: got losts of medals and ribbons;
- elections: close election of 1973
- top ten: cut inflation in half; created more jobs; decreased unemployment; reduced crime by 75%; maintained peace during presidency; survived 2 attempts at his life; helped farmers; made peace abroad; increased defense budget; alliance with Japan stronger
- pop. rating: highly approved until end of second term in job approval hovers around 50%
- legacy: best known for being vice and pres without being elected
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