Former President Gerald Ford dies at 93
Gerald R. Ford, 93, the 38th president of the United States died Tuesday night in California. He was the only man ever to reach the White House without being elected to national office as both Vice-President and President.He was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. after his biological father. He was later renamed after his adoptive father.
Gerald Ford had two attempts on his life in California during the month of September, 1975. Both attempts were by women.
President Ford became the nation's longest-living president, at 93 years, 121 days, surpassing the mark of Ronald Reagan.
Ford was the last remaining member of the Warren Commission appointed to study the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Ford played center on University of Michigan national champion football team. He also received contract offers from the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, which he turned down in favor of attending Yale law school.
President Ford won the Republican nomination for the Presidency in 1976, but lost the election to his Democratic opponent, former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia.


















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