Gerald Ford: Mini Biography

Vice President Gerald Ford was catapulted into the presidency after the Watergate scandal in the '70s. Learn more about his life beyond his stint in the White House in this mini biography.

Explore the life of Gerald Ford:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford

Gerald Ford addresses the nation:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/videos/inaugural-address-gerold-ford

See a slideshow of photographs:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/pictures

9 things to know about Gerald Ford:
www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-gerald-ford

Learn about Gerald Ford's %u201Cchicken incident%u201D:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/videos/gerald-ford-embraces-chicken

Ford to city: %u201CDrop Dead%u201D
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/videos/ford-to-city-drop-dead

Gerald Ford pardons Richard Nixon:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/videos/gerald-r-ford-pardons-richard-nixon

Learn more about the first Ford assassination attempt:
www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/gerald-r-ford/videos/first-ford-assassination-attempt

Find out more about the U.S. presidents:
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