Gerald Ford (Noun)
Meaning
38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-2006).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977 after the resignation of Richard Nixon.
- As the first vice president appointed under the 25th Amendment, Gerald Ford went on to become the first person to serve as both vice president and president without being elected to either office.
- Gerald Ford's presidency was marked by his decision to pardon Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
- Gerald Ford was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 25 years before being appointed vice president by Richard Nixon in 1973.
- The legacy of Gerald Ford is often overshadowed by the more prominent figures of the time, but his leadership during a tumultuous period in American history is still widely respected.