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Gerald Ford, Jr. was born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska. Gerald Ford was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974.
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Which president was adopted?
Similarly, Bill Clinton started like as William Blythe and changed his name to Clinton when he was adopted by his mother's second husband, Roger Clinton. Rumor has it that Gerald R. Ford Jr. was adopted, but this is not true. Ford was born Leslie Lynch King to Leslie Lynch King Sr. and Dororthy Aver (Gardner) King. Dorothy left Leslie Sr. sixteen days after Jr. was born due to threats of violence and death by Leslie Sr. She moved first to Oak Park, Illinois, then to East Grand Rapids, Michigan where her parents lived. There she met Gerald Rudolf Ford. She divorced Leslie King Sr. in 1913, and married Ford three years later on 1 February 1916. They began calling Leslie Jr. Gerald. President Ford was never legally adopted by Gerald Ford Sr., but he did have his name legally changed to Gerald Rudolf Ford, Jr. on 3 December 1935.
What was former President Gerald Ford's birth name?
it is Leslie lynch king Jr. after his biological father. but 2 weeks after his birth his mother and father divorced. later at a church function is mother met Gerald r ford they married and when Leslie lynch king Jr graduated he officially changed his name to Gerald Rudolph ford.
What is president Ford's last name?
Ford. It was originally King, but Ford took his stepfather's name.
Who is the Belgian president?
His name is Discaveri minovsi, i learnt about ir in history. No, I'm from Belgium and we don't have a president. Belgium is a kingdom and our king is called king Albert II.
What is Vice president Cheney's first name?
Dick Cheney was born Richard Bruce Cheney.
