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Gerald Rudolph Ford (1974-1977)
My fellow Americans, our long national nightmare is over. Our constitution works. Our great republic is a government of laws, not of men. Here the people rule. -Gerald Ford
Originally born as Leslie Lynch King, Jr.
A government big enough to give you everything you want is a government big enough to take from you everything you have.” -Gerald Ford
After Gerald Ford's presidency he retired to Rancho Mirage, California. He continued to be a speaker in public and also wrote a couple of books. His enjoyment in playing golf didn't change however. In addition, he served on serveral boards and commisions. In August 1999 Ford was awarded Ford the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton. A few years later he died at his home in California. due to old age and heart failure
Gerald Ford, he want give you a better car but a better future.
Gerald Ford was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 14, 1913. During his high school and college years Ford was interested in economics and football. After graduating he was offered a contract by the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers, turning them down to go into law. In 1935 he became an assistant football coach at Yale. A few years later he opened a law practice with a friend, Philip Buchen. He also enlisted and served four years in the U.S. Navy. Then he married Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Bloomer and began his career in politics.
Sources: www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov brainyquote.com potus.com millercenter.org
Ford signed the Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments of 1`974 on October 15, this is to control campaign fundraising and spending. In 1974 Ford visited several other countries, this being the first time Japan was visited by an American President. On October 17, 1974 Ford vetoed the Freedom of Information Act Amendments, Congress later made the bill law, overriding his veto.
July 14, 1913 - December 26, 2006
