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Ford Named Vice President in Nixon’s Latest Shuffle
Gerald R. Ford, former Big Ten football star and House Republican leader, is chosen by President Nixon as vice president replacing Spiro Agnew. Ford, 60, known for loyalty and hard work, faces confirmation hearings and scrutiny over a 1970 campaign contribution report. He hails from Omaha and grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He and his wife have four grown children.
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