This timeline charts Gerald Ford's path in the 1976 election, from competing for the Republican nomination in the primaries to his fight against Jimmy Carter in the general election. Follow along to learn more about the key moments in his campaign.
Michigan
Election Day: Grand Rapids
President and Mrs. Ford at the (then) Kent County Airport in Grand Rapids, MI.
President and Mrs. Ford at the (then) Kent County Airport in Grand Rapids, MI.
President and Mrs. Ford after voting in the presidential election, Wealthy Street School, Grand Rapids, MI.
President and Mrs. Ford after voting in the presidential election, Wealthy Street School, Grand Rapids, MI.
President Ford after having breakfast at Granny's Kitchen, a post-voting ritual for the Ford family.