Gerald Ford
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Gerald Ford
Summary
Gerald Ford is a human[1]. Born in Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens[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 ranks in the top 0.086% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168,259 views/month, #857 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Gerald Ford was born in Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens[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 Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens[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], primary school[31], Yale University[32], and Alexandria City High School[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], an elective office[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 USS Gerald R. Ford[53], a supercarrier[54]; Gerald R. Ford International Airport[55], an international airport[56], in United States[57]; Gerald J. Ford Stadium[58], an American football venue[59], in United States[60], founded in 2000[61]; and NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award[62], an award[63], in United States[64].
Why It Matters
Gerald Ford ranks in the top 0.086% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168,259 views/month, #857 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
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)[67], a pardon[68], in United States[69], founded in 1974[70]. Entities named for him include USS Gerald R. Ford[53], a supercarrier[54]; Gerald R. Ford International Airport[55], an international airport[56], in United States[57]; Gerald J. Ford Stadium[58], an American football venue[59], in United States[60], founded in 2000[61]; and NCAA Gerald R. Ford Award[62], an award[63], in United States[64].
FAQs
Where was Gerald Ford born?
Born in Gerald R. Ford Birthsite and Gardens[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 primary school[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].