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| Also Known As | Gerald Rudolph Ford, Jr. • Leslie Lynch King, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Born | July 14, 1913 • Omaha • Nebraska |
| Died | December 26, 2006 (aged 93) • California |
| Title / Office | presidency of the United States of America (1974-1977), United States • vice president of the United States of America (1973-1974), United States • House of Representatives (1948-1973), United States |
| Political Affiliation | Republican Party |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Betty Ford |
| Role In | Executive Order 11905 • United States presidential election of 1976 • Vietnam War |
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