Gerald Ford

Born

Jul 14, 1913

Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha Nebraska

House of Representatives

1948

Gerald Ford is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives

Vice President

1973

President Richard Nixon appoints Ford his new vice president after Agnew resigns.

President

Aug 8, 1974

Ford becomes president after Nixon's resignation because of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress.

Pardon

Sep 8, 1974

Gerald Ford pardons Nixon after his resignation.

Assassination

1975

Ford survives two assassination attempts.

Jimmy Carter

Nov 2, 1976

Ford looses the presidential election to Jimmy Carter.

Ford dies

Dec 26, 2006

Gerald Ford dies in Rancho Mirage California due to cardio vascular disease.