Season 2, Episode 38-Gerald Ford and Alexandria

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Season 2, Episode 38: “Gerald Ford and Alexandria”

Our only man to serve as vice president and President without being elected to either, Gerald Ford, had homes across the United States, including Virginia, Michigan, Colorado, and California! Learn about his odd transition from House minority leader to the White House; his brief administration; his wife, Betty, and children; as well as his homes!

Be sure to check out Gerald Ford’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Gerald Ford and Omaha”!

Gerald Ford’s House in Alexandria from National Park Service.

“Ford Loved Vail, and It was Mutual” from Denver Post.

Gerald Ford’s Vail home for sale from Dirt.com.

Gerald Ford’s Beaver Creek home from Colorado Homes.

The Ford Estate listing from SandDune.

Inside President Gerald Ford’s Desert Getaway from Town and Country.

“The Lime Grows On You” from Palm Springs Life.

From My Visit to Rancho Mirage in April 2022!

The Gerald Ford Home in Alexandria

The Gerald Ford home in Alexandria.

The Ford home in Vail

Christmas in Vail

The Ford’s Beaver Creek home, post-Presidency

The Ford Estate at Rancho Mirage

Betty and Gerald in their Rancho Mirage dining room.

Gerald Ford home: 514 Crown View Drive, Alexandria, Virginia.

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