Definition

Proper noun * Gerald Ford, 38th President of the United States: Refers specifically to Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., who served as the 38th president of the United States from 1974 to 1977. He was appointed Vice President and succeeded to the presidency upon the resignation of President Richard Nixon.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • President Ford pardoned Richard Nixon in September 1974.
  • The biography detailed the political career of President Ford.
  • During the administration of President Ford, the Helsinki Accords were signed.

Advanced Usage

• "The Ford presidency": Refers to the period of time or the events and policies associated with his administration.
  • The Ford presidency was marked by efforts to combat inflation and restore public trust.
• "Ford administration": Refers to the staff, cabinet, and executive branch under President Ford.
  • Members of the Ford administration worked on the economic recovery plan.

Variants and Related Words

• Gerald Ford (n): The full name of the individual, used interchangeably in many contexts.
  • Gerald Ford was a member of the House of Representatives before becoming Vice President.
• Gerald R. Ford (n): A formal variant of his name.
• 38th President (n): A numerical designation for his term in office.

Synonyms

• Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr.: His full birth name.
• The 38th President: A formal title referencing his place in the sequence of U.S. presidents.

Related Phrases

• "Succeeded Nixon": A common historical phrase describing the circumstance of his ascension to the presidency.
  • President Ford, who succeeded Nixon, faced significant economic challenges.
• "Appointed vice president": Describes the unique manner in which he first assumed the vice presidency, following the resignation of Spiro Agnew.
  • He was the first person to become Vice President through appointment under the terms of the 25th Amendment.

Noun

1. 38th President of the United States; appointed vice president and succeeded Nixon when Nixon resigned (1913-)