Gerald Ford By mstenzel2 Jul 14, 1913 Gerald Ford was born Gerald ford was born in Omaha, Nebraska Period: Jul 14, 1913 to Dec 26, 2006 Gerald Ford's Lifetime May 15, 1931 Ford graduated highschool ford graduated highschool and then went to the University of Michigan Jan 14, 1935 Ford graduated from the University of Michigan he began working as a coach at Yale University May 27, 1942 Ford joined the Navy Oct 15, 1948 Ford married Betty Bloomer Nov 15, 1948 Ford was elected to the House of Rep. Dec 6, 1973 Ford took oath to become vice president Aug 9, 1974 Ford became the 38th President Sep 5, 1975 Ford survived 2 assasination attempts Apr 25, 1976 Ford ran for President but lost to Jimmy Carter Apr 27, 1981 Gerald For library opened Jan 23, 1999 Ford recieved Presidential Medal of Freedom Dec 26, 2006 Ford died