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Ford's presidency, aging, and enduring legacy
Former President Gerald Ford steered the nation through a turbulent era marked by Vietnam and inflation, reflecting on presidential power and public trust. Born in 1913, Ford rose from Eagle Scout and scholar to a leader who balanced policy with humility, later partnering with Carter and Clinton on shared issues. He endured health challenges, remained active in retirement, and hoped to be remembered as a healer of national wounds.
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