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Gerald Ford is born.
In Omaha, Nebraska, Leslie Lynch King Jr. is born to Leslie and Dorothy King. His name is later changed to Gerald Ford when his mother remarries. -
Ford graduates from Yale.
After years of hard work, Ford graduates in the top third of his law school class in Yale in the spring of 1941. -
Ford becomes a US Congressman.
His work had paid off and he received 60.5% of the vote to become a US Congressman based from the Grand Rapids. -
Vice President Agnew resigns.
The U.S Justice Department had discovered that President Nixon's vice president Agnew was corrupt. He ended up resigning. -
Ford is nominated to be Vice President.
Just two days after the former vice president's discharge, Nixon nominated Ford to become the next vice president. -
Nixon Resigns.
Due to the Watergate indecent, Nixon is faced with impeachment and resigns from office in a televised broadcast. -
Ford becomes President.
Ford steps up in Nixon's absence to become the 38th President of the United States. He is sworn in. -
Ford pardons Richard Nixon.
In a decision that angers the country, Ford pardons Nixon on the crimes he committed as the President.