Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and prior to this, was the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974 under President Richard Nixon. Wikipedia <br /> <br />Born: July 14, 1913, Omaha, Nebraska, United States <br /> <br />Died: December 26, 2006, Rancho Mirage, California, United States <br /> <br />Vice president: Nelson Rockefeller <br /> <br />Spouse: Betty Ford (m. 1948–2006) <br /> <br />Presidential term: August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 <br /> <br />Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Profile in Courage Award, Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Francis Boyer Award, Old Tom Morris Award
