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==Gerald Rudolph Ford by: Gabby Hawkins. As you may know we have had 44 presidents, that has lead our country before. Some did a good job, while others drove us right into the ground. Our 38Th president Gerald Ford was a good leader. Most of you probably don't know him but after this you will. This research paper will explain Gerald's his biographical information, education, his contribution towards office, interest and more.== ==Gerald's full name was Gerald Rudolph Ford, also know as "Jerry". Gerald took his first breath on July 14, 1913. Then, he took his last on December, 26 2006. Gerald was born in Omaha, Nebraska but, raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Throughout his life his father Leslie Lynch King never really acted like a father. Gerald always wondered why, and then one day he discovered why. When Gerald was just 12 years old his father told him he was adopted. When he was in school his favorite hobby was playing football. Not only did he enjoy playing, he was also good at it. The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers asked him to play for them. But, he declined both of them because he decided he wanted to go into law.== ==Throughout his school experience Ford went to many different public schools in his area. Ford went to University of Michigan for a couple of years. He then transferred to Yale because of his amazing athletic abillity got him in. He made his way through Yale with a degree in 1941. He was one of there best student; thrid in class to be exact. While balancing his high grades, on the side he coached for the freshman football team. After that he started going to Law school. Then next thing you know he goes into the Navy in World War II. 2 Before Ford was president he was in the navy and was sent into World War II. When he became president he didn't go into any wars. Some soilders were coming out of the war when he went it, and they were seriously injured. Ford recommanded and pleeded for $700 million dollars for EMA. (emergency military aid) for South Vietnam. Ford never sign on any treaties when he was elected. He made a change to the govnerment by being the first president that wasn't "elected". 3== ==Some interesting facts about Ford is he is a "lefty". He writes and eats with his left hand. Another interest fact is he was known for being the most //Athletic// president, that has ever been in office. In the House of Representatives he served 13Th terms. In Ford's free time he goes Golfing, Jogging, Sailing, Skiing and/or Swimming. //"He's Making Us Proud Again//", Ford spoke. That was Ford's "Campaign Slogan". As Ford got older he was diagnosed with a disease that made him left-handed when sitting down, and right-handed when standing.== ==Throughout my research I have discovered a lot about my president. I can relate to some things, while others not some much. We have some things in common like how we both use our left hand for everyday activities and we both enjoy swimming. Another thing we have in common is we were both Born U.S citizen. A major difference between the two of us is, Ford was president and I never was nor plan to be. At this point Ford is dead and I am still alive. Ford has inspired me in a way you wouldn't think. When Ford was little his fantasy was to be a president. He didn't follow that dream for awhile because he thought it was unreachable. After he graduated he realized that he still wanted to be president. So that's when he started following his dream by going to law school. Then around 20 years later he accomplished that dream because he tried. I look up to him because of that. 1.[|__http://www.answers.com/topic/gerald-ford__]==

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