Gerald R. Ford
by Waxman, Laura Hamilton
Series:History Maker Bios (Lerner)
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AR Book Level
4.6
AR Points
1
Word Count
3,660
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
124519 EN
About this book
The biography "Gerald R. Ford" by Laura Hamilton Waxman profiles the life of the 38th President of the United States, beginning with his childhood in Nebraska and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. It follows Ford's political career in the House of Representatives, his tenure as Vice President under Richard Nixon, and his assumption of the presidency following Nixon's resignation. The book also highlights his key decisions as president, such as granting Nixon a pardon and signing the Helsinki Accords, and discusses his personal life and legacy.