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Gerald Ford
He was never elected president or vice president, reached both offices through appointment, and spent his single term trying to rebuild a government the public had stopped trusting.
1913–2006
Life Journey
A steady hand in a moment of crisis
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1913–1935
Midwestern roots
Raised in a modest Midwestern household, he developed a strong work ethic and discipline through academics, sports, and community life.
