GERALD FORD THE 38TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 40TH VICE PRESIDENT AUTOGRAPHED COLOR 8X10 PHOTO. *** SIGNED ON THE LOWER LEFT IN BEAUTIFUL BLUE FLAIR IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION. *** DECEASED EX-PRESIDENT 2006. *** JAMES SPENCE ( JSA ) AUTHENTICATION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY FULL-LETTER INCLUDED. Gerald Ford 38th President of the United States In office August 9, 1974 – January 20, 1977 Vice President Nelson Rockefeller Preceded by Richard Nixon Succeeded by Jimmy Carter 40th Vice President of the United States In office December 6, 1973 – August 9, 1974 President Richard Nixon Preceded by Spiro Agnew Succeeded by Nelson Rockefeller 16th United States Minority Leader of the House of Representatives In office January 3, 1965 – December 6, 1973 Deputy Leslie Arends Preceded by Charles Halleck Succeeded by John Rhodes Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 5th district In office January 3, 1949 – December 6, 1973 Preceded by Bartel Jonkman Succeeded by Richard Vander Veen Personal details Born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. July 14, 1913(1913-07-14) Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. Died December 26, 2006(2006-12-26) (aged 93) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.[1] Political party Republican Spouse(s) Betty Bloomer (1948–2006) Children Michael John Steven Susan Alma mater University of Michigan Yale Law School Profession Lawyer Religion Episcopal Signature Military service Service/branch United States Navy Years of service 1942–1946 Rank Lieutenant Commander Battles/wars World War II Awards Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal American Campaign Medal World War II Victory Meda