Gerald Rudolph FORD (b. 14 July 1913 , Omaha, Nebraska, USA d. 29 December 2006 , Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA )
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Gerald Rudolph FORD was born 14 July 1913 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Gerald Rudolph FORD was the child of Leslie Lynch KING and Dorothy Ayer GARDNER and the grandchild of: (paternal) Charles Henry KING and Martha Alice PORTER (maternal) Levi Addison GARDNER and Adele Augusta AYERSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Gerald Rudolph married Elizabeth Anne "Betty" BLOOMER 15 October 1948 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA . Elizabeth Anne "Betty" BLOOMER was born 8 April 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Elizabeth Anne "Betty" died 8 July 2011 in Rancho Mirage, Riverside, California, USA.
Gerald Rudolph FORD died 29 December 2006 in Rancho Mirage, Riverside County, California, USA.
Occupation: President of the United States
Leslie Lynch King Sr. (July 25, 1884 – February 18, 1941) was the biological father of U.S. President Gerald Ford. Because of his alcoholism and abusive behavior, his wife, Dorothy Gardner, left him sixteen days after Ford's birth. wikipedia
"Gerald Ford, Sr., married Dorothy King nee Gardner, the President's mother, after her divorce from Leslie L King, the President's biological father. Gerald Ford, Sr., never formally adopted the future President, although some media refer to him as the President's adoptive father. Gerald Ford, Jr., was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. on 14 July 1913. His parents separated when he was just two weeks old. In 1916, Gerald Ford's mother Dorothy remarried to Gerald R. Ford, a Grand Rapids, Michigan paint salesman. The Fords began calling Dorothy's son Gerald R. Ford, Jr., although his name was not legally changed until 1935, Gerald Ford, Jr. formally changed his name in 1935, in honor of his stepfather, the only father he really had. " wikitree.com
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1913 Birth
14 July 1913
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
14 July 1913
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Biography
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. served as the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977. Here's a glimpse into his life:
Early Life:
Birth: Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Family: His parents were Dorothy Gardner and Leslie Lynch King Sr. His biological father, Leslie Lynch King Sr., was abusive, and his mother later remarried to Gerald R. Ford Sr., who adopted the young Gerald and gave him his name.
Education and Early Career:
Education: Ford attended the University of Michigan, where he excelled in football. He later received a law degree from Yale Law School.
Naval Service: During World War II, Ford served in the U.S. Navy as an officer aboard the USS Monterey.
Political Career:
Congressional Career: Ford entered politics and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1948, representing Michigan. He served in the House for 25 years, becoming the Minority Leader in 1965.
Vice Presidency: In 1973, Vice...Read MORE...
Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr. served as the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 to January 1977. Here's a glimpse into his life:
Early Life:
Birth: Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Family: His parents were Dorothy Gardner and Leslie Lynch King Sr. His biological father, Leslie Lynch King Sr., was abusive, and his mother later remarried to Gerald R. Ford Sr., who adopted the young Gerald and gave him his name.
Education and Early Career:
Education: Ford attended the University of Michigan, where he excelled in football. He later received a law degree from Yale Law School.
Naval Service: During World War II, Ford served in the U.S. Navy as an officer aboard the USS Monterey.
Political Career:
Congressional Career: Ford entered politics and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1948, representing Michigan. He served in the House for 25 years, becoming the Minority Leader in 1965.
Vice Presidency: In 1973, Vice...Read MORE...
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)
1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law
1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.
1948 Marriage / Partner
Gerald Rudolph FORD and Elizabeth Anne "Betty" BLOOMER 15 October 1948, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
He was 35 years old.
Gerald Rudolph FORD and Elizabeth Anne "Betty" BLOOMER 15 October 1948, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
He was 35 years old.
1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.
1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.
June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.
1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.
1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam
The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1974 - August 9 - Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) becomes 38th President of the United States after the resignation of Richard M. Nixon
Gerald Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He assumed office following the resignation of Richard Nixon amid the Watergate scandal, making him the first person to become president without being elected as either president or vice president. Ford’s presidency is notable for his controversial decision to pardon Nixon, which he believed was necessary for the nation to move forward. Domestically, he faced significant economic challenges, including inflation and unemployment, leading to his 'Whip Inflation Now' (WIN) campaign. In foreign policy, Ford oversaw the final stages of the Vietnam War, including the evacuation of American personnel and some South Vietnamese from Saigon. His presidency was also marked by efforts to maintain détente with the Soviet Union. Despite his attempts to stabilize the country, Ford lost the 1976 presidential election to Jimmy Carter.
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Gerald Ford served as the 38th President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He assumed office following the resignation of Richard Nixon amid the Watergate scandal, making him the first person to become president without being elected as either president or vice president. Ford’s presidency is notable for his controversial decision to pardon Nixon, which he believed was necessary for the nation to move forward. Domestically, he faced significant economic challenges, including inflation and unemployment, leading to his 'Whip Inflation Now' (WIN) campaign. In foreign policy, Ford oversaw the final stages of the Vietnam War, including the evacuation of American personnel and some South Vietnamese from Saigon. His presidency was also marked by efforts to maintain détente with the Soviet Union. Despite his attempts to stabilize the country, Ford lost the 1976 presidential election to Jimmy Carter.
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1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.
1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)
1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.
1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)
2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.
Death information
died at Rancho Mirage, California
Name: President Gerald R Ford
Titles and Terms: President Mrs
Event Type: Obituary
Gender: Male
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Death Date: 2006
Newspaper: Associated Press Archive
Others on Record
Betty Ford Other Relative Female
'United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014,' Database with images, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:QVTS-4TQT : accessed 28 June 2015), President Gerald R Ford, , ; from 'Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today),' database, GenealogyBank.com (http:/ / www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Associated Press Archive, born-digital text.
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died at Rancho Mirage, California
Name: President Gerald R Ford
Titles and Terms: President Mrs
Event Type: Obituary
Gender: Male
Relationship to Deceased: Deceased
Death Date: 2006
Newspaper: Associated Press Archive
Others on Record
Betty Ford Other Relative Female
'United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014,' Database with images, FamilySearch (https:/ / familysearch.org/ ark:/ 61903/ 1:1:QVTS-4TQT : accessed 28 June 2015), President Gerald R Ford, , ; from 'Recent Newspaper Obituaries (1977 - Today),' database, GenealogyBank.com (http:/ / www.genealogybank.com : 2014); citing Associated Press Archive, born-digital text.
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Gerald is buried at: Gerald R. Ford Museum Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan, USA
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