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Gerald Ford

A Fascinating Photo from President Ford’s Administration on the Day After Nixon’s Resignation

January 3, 2020December 17, 2013 by ghostsofdc

Check out this fascinating photo of President Ford on August 10th, 1974 – the day after Nixon resigned. Is the expression on his face one of surprise or excitement? See the photo and find out!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1970s, Gerald Ford, Henry Kissinger, The West Wing, The White House 2 Comments

The 1975 Handover of Power at the White House: How Dick Cheney Replaced Donald Rumsfeld as Chief of Staff

January 15, 2022November 20, 2013 by ghostsofdc
Cheney and Rumsfeld in 1975

This article takes a look at the 1975 handover of power at the White House, when Dick Cheney replaced Donald Rumsfeld as President Ford’s Chief of Staff. Read to find out more about the transition and the men behind it!

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1970s, Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Gerald Ford, The White House

A Rare Look at Gerald Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One

March 26, 2022February 26, 2013 by ghostsofdc
President Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One

Take a rare look at Gerald Ford and Dick Cheney on Air Force One back in September 1976. Learn more about the history of this iconic plane at GhostsofDC.org.

Categories Notable People & Places Tags 1970s, Air Force One, Dick Cheney, Gerald Ford

Senior Prom at the White House

December 17, 2022February 7, 2012 by ghostsofdc

Susan’s final years of high school lined up perfectly with her father’s rise to the Oval Office. Partly for security, but more likely for the awesome factor, she hosted the senior prom at her house … the White House.

Categories Notable People & Places, The Best Of Tags Beach Boys, Gerald Ford, The White House 2 Comments
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