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Born
Gerald Ford was born on July 14, 1913 in Omaha Nebraska -
House of Representatives
Gerald Ford is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives -
Vice President
President Richard Nixon appoints Ford his new vice president after Agnew resigns. -
President
Ford becomes president after Nixon's resignation because of obstruction of justice, abuse of power, and contempt of Congress. -
Pardon
Gerald Ford pardons Nixon after his resignation. -
Assassination
Ford survives two assassination attempts. -
Jimmy Carter
Ford looses the presidential election to Jimmy Carter. -
Ford dies
Gerald Ford dies in Rancho Mirage California due to cardio vascular disease.
