Sunday, July 14, 2024

July 14, 1913: President Ford was born




President Ford was born on this day in 1913.  He died in 2006.

The 38th president spent much of his post presidency enjoying a well deserved retirement.  He made a few appearances but generally stayed home and enjoyed his wonderful wife and family. 

Yes, President Ford often smoked a pipe in public. He may have been the last president to smoke in public.   

Who remembers this from the day he became president:
"I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots.   So I ask you to confirm me as your President with your prayers."    
I remember Pres. Ford making that statement. I think that it went over very well with much of the country.

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