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Former President Gerald Ford died Dec. 26 at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Here, Ford meets with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room, Nov. 15, 1974. "The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character, and the honorable conduct of his administration," said President Bush.

GERALD FORD DIES

Former President Gerald Ford died Dec. 26 at his home in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Here, Ford meets with his Cabinet in the Cabinet Room, Nov. 15, 1974. "The American people will always admire Gerald Ford's devotion to duty, his personal character, and the honorable conduct of his administration," said President Bush.

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