Gerald Ford

president of the United States from 1974 to 1977 (1913–2006)
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Gerald Ford
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Gerald Ford

Summary

Gerald Ford is a human[1]. Born in Omaha[2], he… he passed away in Rancho Mirage[3]. He worked as a politician[4], naval officer[5], lawyer[6], gridiron football player[7], and autobiographer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Gerald Ford was born in Omaha[2].
  • Gerald Ford died in Rancho Mirage[3].
  • Gerald Ford is buried at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum[10].
  • Gerald Ford's father was Leslie Lynch King, Sr.[11].
  • Gerald Ford's mother was Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[12].
  • Among Gerald Ford's spouses was Betty Ford[13].
  • A child of Gerald Ford was Michael Gerald Ford[14].
  • A child of Gerald Ford was John Gardner Ford[15].
  • A child of Gerald Ford was Steven Ford[16].
  • A child of Gerald Ford was Susan Ford[17].
  • Gerald Ford held citizenship in United States[18].
  • English was Gerald Ford's native language[19].
  • Gerald Ford worked as a politician[4].
  • Gerald Ford worked as a naval officer[5].
  • Gerald Ford worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Gerald Ford's professions included gridiron football player[7].
  • Gerald Ford worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Gerald Ford worked as an American football player[20].
  • Gerald Ford's field of work was gun control[21].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of President of the United States[22].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[23].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of Vice President of the United States[24].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[25].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[26].
  • Gerald Ford held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Omaha[2], Gerald Ford… his father was Leslie Lynch King, Sr.[11]. His mother was Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[12]. English was his native language[19].

Education

Educated at University of Michigan[28], Yale Law School[29], University of Michigan Law School[30], Yale University[31], Alexandria City High School[32], and Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], naval officer[5], lawyer[6], gridiron football player[7], autobiographer[8], and American football player[20]. Gerald Ford's field of work was gun control[21]. Employers include Princeton University[34], Harvard University[35], and Columbia University[36]. Positions held include President of the United States[22], an elective office[37], in United States[38], founded in 1787[39]; member of the United States House of Representatives[23], a member of parliament[40], in United States[41]; and Vice President of the United States[24], an elective office[42], in United States[43], founded in 1789[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[45], Profile in Courage Award[46], Congressional Gold Medal[47], Theodore Roosevelt Award[48], Horatio Alger Award[49], and World War II Victory Medal[50].

Personal Life

Among Gerald Ford's spouses was Betty Ford[13]. Children include Michael Gerald Ford[14], John Gardner Ford[15], Steven Ford[16], and Susan Ford[17]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[51]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party[52].

Death and Burial

Gerald Ford passed away in Rancho Mirage[3]. He is buried at Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gerald Ford include Gerald J. Ford Stadium[53], an American football venue[54], in United States[55], founded in 2000[56]; NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award[57], an award[58], in United States[59]; USS Gerald R. Ford[60], a supercarrier[61]; and Gerald R. Ford International Airport[62], an international airport[63], in United States[64].

Why It Matters

Gerald Ford has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Works attributed to him include Presidential Proclamation 4311 of September 8, 1974, by President Gerald R. Ford granting a pardon to Richard M. Nixon. (NAID 299996)[66], a pardon[67], in United States[68], founded in 1974[69]. Entities named for him include Gerald J. Ford Stadium[53], an American football venue[54], in United States[55], founded in 2000[56]; NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award[57], an award[58], in United States[59]; USS Gerald R. Ford[60], a supercarrier[61]; and Gerald R. Ford International Airport[62], an international airport[63], in United States[64].

FAQs

Where was Gerald Ford born?

Born in Omaha[2], Gerald Ford…

Where did Gerald Ford die?

Gerald Ford passed away in Rancho Mirage[3].

Who were Gerald Ford's parents?

Gerald Ford's father was Leslie Lynch King, Sr.[11]. Gerald Ford's mother was Dorothy Ayer Gardner Ford[12].

Who was Gerald Ford married to?

Gerald Ford's spouses include Betty Ford[13].

What did Gerald Ford do for work?

Gerald Ford worked as politician[4], naval officer[5], lawyer[6], gridiron football player[7], and autobiographer[8].

Where did Gerald Ford go to school?

Gerald Ford was educated at University of Michigan[28], Yale Law School[29], University of Michigan Law School[30], and Yale University[31].

What awards did Gerald Ford receive?

Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[45], Profile in Courage Award[46], Congressional Gold Medal[47], and Theodore Roosevelt Award[48].

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  38. [46] . CNN. jfklibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  41. [49] . horatioalger.org. Retrieved . horatioalger.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  42. [50] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [67] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [59] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [63] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [64] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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