Gerald Ford

  • Born

    Born

    Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha Nebraska
  • House of Representatives

    House of Representatives

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

    Vice President

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

    President

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

    Pardon

    Gerald Ford pardons Nixon after his resignation.
  • Assassination

    Assassination

    Ford survives two assassination attempts.
  • Jimmy Carter

    Jimmy Carter

    Ford looses the presidential election to Jimmy Carter.
  • Ford dies

    Ford dies

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