1913: Born in Nebraska

1935: Graduates from the University of Michigan

1942-46: Serves in U.S. Navy during World War II

1948-73: Serves as U.S. representative from Michigan

1965-73: Serves as U.S. House minority leader

1973: Appointed vice president by Richard Nixon

1974-77: Serves as thirty-eighth U.S. president following resignation of Richard Nixon

1976: Loses presidential election to Jimmy Carter