FREE ESSAY ON FORD'S AND NIXONS LIFE

FORD'S AND NIXONS LIFE

I. Introduccion- The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the diferences and
similarities of expresidents Richard M. Nixon andGerald R. Ford.
II.
Important dates in Ford's life- 
1913 (July 14) Born In Omaha, Nebr.
1935 Gradueted from the University of Michigan.
1942-1946 Served in the U.S Navy during World War II.
1948 (Oct. 15) Married Elizabeth (Betty) Bloomer.
1948 Elected to the first of 13 successive terms in the U.S.
House of Representatives.
1965 Became House minority leader.
1973 (Dec. 6) Became Vice - President of the United States
1974(Aug. 9) Succed to the presidency.
1976 Lost presidential election to James E. Carter, Jr. 
III. Important Dates in Nixon's life
1913 ( January 9) Born in Yorba Linda , Calif.
Graduated from Whittler College.
Married Thelma Catharine (Pat) Ryan.
Served in the U.S. Navy durig World War II.
Elected to the House of U.S. House of Representatives. 
Elected to the U.S Senate.
Elected Vice -President of the Unites Srtates.
Reelected Vice - President.
Defeated for Presidency by John K. Kennedy.
Defeated for governor of California (Pat ) Brown.
Elected President of the United States.
Reelected President
Resigned asd President.
IV.Ford 's Career in Congress Ford gained reputation as a loyal Republican and hard
worker during his early terms in Congress.
V Nixon's Careerin Congress Nixon was given little chance of defeating Voorhis a democrat
9 veteran campaigner). At first , Voorhis ignored his relatively unkown opponent, but
Nixon's skills in debating helped him win the election.
VI. Sumary Both president's Nixon and Ford Served in the US Navy diring World War II this
played a key factor in their lifes. Ford , was the only Vice -President of the United
States to become President upon the resignation of a chief executive Ri
ard M Nixon. Nixon was the only President of the United States ever to resigned from
office.