Former President Gerald Ford, the 38th President of our great nation has died at the age of 93. He served in office for only 865 days after the resignation of Richard Nixon in 1974 before losing the 1976 Presidential election to Jimmy Carter.
Ford is a one of a kind in that he is the only person to ever hold the office of Vice President and President without being elected for either.
President George W. Bush is set to make a statement in the morning concering the loss of President Ford, but released this statement which can be found on the White House website:
"Laura and I are greatly saddened by the passing of former President Gerald R. Ford.
President Ford was a great American who gave many years of dedicated service to our country. On August 9, 1974, after a long career in the House of Representatives and service as Vice President, he assumed the Presidency in an hour of national turmoil and division. With his quiet integrity, common sense, and kind instincts, President Ford helped heal our land and restore public confidence in the Presidency.
The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character, and the honorable conduct of his administration. We mourn the loss of such a leader, and our 38th President will always have a special place in our Nation's memory. On behalf of all Americans, Laura and I offer our deepest sympathies to Betty Ford and all of President Ford's family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with them in the hours and days ahead. "
May he rest in peace.
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