Book details
Gerald Ford (The United States Presidents)
Description
Presents details of the life and career of America's first. appointed president.
Age
6-7
Text complexity
beginner
Length
40 pages
Book in series
#38
Why to read
- To gain insight into the life and political career of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States, and understand his impact on American history.
- To learn about the unique circumstances of Ford's ascension to the presidency, being the only person to assume the role without being elected as either President or Vice President.
- To explore the challenges Ford faced during his presidency, including the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and his controversial pardon of Richard Nixon.
- To appreciate the complexities of mid-20th-century American politics and how Ford's leadership during a tumultuous time helped to shape the nation's future.