- 1. Gerald R. Ford, the 38th President of the United States, served from 1974 to 1977 during a pivotal and tumultuous time in American history. He was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska, and grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ford's path to the presidency was unique, as he was the only U.S. president who was never elected to the office of president or vice president; he was appointed vice president in 1973 after Spiro Agnew resigned, and he ascended to the presidency following Richard Nixon's resignation in the wake of the Watergate scandal. Ford's presidency was marked by efforts to restore public trust in the government and to heal the nation after the divisive political events of the early 1970s. One of his most controversial decisions was his choice to pardon Nixon for any crimes he may have committed while in office, a move that sparked significant public backlash. Ford faced numerous challenges, including economic troubles characterized by inflation and recession, known as 'stagflation.' Despite these challenges, he focused on domestic issues, foreign policy, and maintaining a steady hand in a world marked by Cold War tensions. After losing the 1976 election to Jimmy Carter, Ford continued to be active in public life, advocating for various causes until his death on December 26, 2006. His legacy is often viewed through the lens of his attempts to unify a fractured nation and the complexities of the political landscape during his presidency.
When was Gerald R. Ford inaugurated as U.S. President?
A) November 22, 1963
B) August 9, 1974
C) January 20, 1969
D) January 20, 1977
- 2. Which U.S. President appointed Gerald R. Ford as Vice President?
A) Richard Nixon
B) Ronald Reagan
C) Jimmy Carter
D) Lyndon B. Johnson
- 3. In which state was Gerald R. Ford born?
A) Michigan
B) Virginia
C) Illinois
D) Nebraska
- 4. What was Gerald R. Ford's full name?
A) Thomas William Jefferson
B) George Ronald Ford
C) Leslie Lynch King Jr.
D) Edward Allen Adams
- 5. Which university did Gerald R. Ford attend for his undergraduate studies?
A) Princeton University
B) Harvard University
C) Yale University
D) University of Michigan
- 6. Gerald Ford served as the representative for which U.S. state in the U.S. House of Representatives?
A) Texas
B) Michigan
C) California
D) New York
- 7. What was Gerald Ford's military rank during his service in World War II?
A) Lieutenant Commander
B) Sergeant
C) Captain
D) Colonel
- 8. Gerald Ford attended which law school after serving in the Navy during World War II?
A) Stanford Law School
B) Yale Law School
C) Columbia Law School
D) Harvard Law School
- 9. Gerald Ford was a member of which political party?
A) Green
B) Republican
C) Libertarian
D) Democratic
- 10. Which legislation aimed at preventing discriminatory housing practices did Gerald Ford sign?
A) Civil Rights Act of 1964
B) Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
C) Americans with Disabilities Act
D) Voting Rights Act of 1965
- 11. Which prominent political figure was involved in the assassination attempt on Gerald Ford by Lynette Fromme?
A) Lee Harvey Oswald
B) John Hinckley Jr.
C) Ted Bundy
D) Charles Manson
- 12. What was Gerald Ford's occupation before entering politics?
A) Doctor
B) Farmer
C) Lawyer
D) Pilot
- 13. Which Supreme Court Justice did Gerald Ford nominate but was ultimately not confirmed by the Senate?
A) Sandra Day O'Connor
B) Ruth Bader Ginsburg
C) Stephen Breyer
D) John Paul Stevens
- 14. In which city did Gerald Ford pass away?
A) Palm Springs, California
B) Rancho Mirage, California
C) Grand Rapids, Michigan
D) Washington, D.C.
- 15. Which U.S. President succeeded Gerald R. Ford?
A) Bill Clinton
B) Ronald Reagan
C) George H. W. Bush
D) Jimmy Carter
- 16. Gerald Ford granted conditional amnesty to people who dodged the draft during which war?
A) Vietnam War
B) Gulf War
C) World War II
D) Korean War
- 17. Which federal agency did Gerald Ford create through an executive order to consolidate energy agencies?
A) Food and Drug Administration
B) Federal Energy Administration
C) Environmental Protection Agency
D) National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- 18. In which branch of the U.S. military did Gerald R. Ford serve during World War II?
A) Army
B) Air Force
C) Marines
D) Navy
- 19. Gerald R. Ford was the first Vice President appointed under which Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?
A) 25th Amendment
B) 14th Amendment
C) 19th Amendment
D) 10th Amendment
- 20. Gerald R. Ford played which position in college football?
A) Quarterback
B) Center
C) Tight end
D) Running back
- 21. Who did Gerald R. Ford choose as his Vice President when he assumed office?
A) George H.W. Bush
B) Henry Kissinger
C) Nelson Rockefeller
D) Spiro Agnew
- 22. When was Gerald R. Ford awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom?
A) 1989
B) 1979
C) 1999
D) 2009
- 23. At which age did Gerald R. Ford become the President of the United States?
A) 65
B) 61
C) 68
D) 56
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