Gerald Rudolph 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 Rudolph 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 Rudolph Ford went on to become the 38th President of the United States.
- Gerald Rudolph Ford took office on August 9, 1974, following the resignation of President Richard Nixon.
- Gerald Rudolph Ford's presidency was marked by his decision to pardon Richard Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office.
- Gerald Rudolph Ford served as a congressman from Michigan before being appointed vice president and eventually succeeding Nixon as the 38th President of the United States.