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Gerald Ford

40th

40th Vice President · 1973–1974

Gerald Ford

RepublicanMichiganBecame President

Served under President Richard Nixon.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1973–1974
Party: Republican
President: Richard Nixon
Home State: Michigan
Born: 1913
Died: 2006

Notable For

Became 38th President when Nixon resigned. First person appointed VP under the 25th Amendment.

Gerald Ford served as the 40th Vice President from 1973 to 1974, under President Richard Nixon.

Became President

Gerald Ford went on to serve as President of the United States.

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