Today's the day

[nwhyte]

Today is 121 days after Gerald Ford's 93rd birthday. He has therefore outlived Ronald Reagan, who died on 5 June 2004 at the age of 93 years and 120 days. To pre-empt press coverage he issued this (largely unreported) press statement on Friday: "The length of one's days matters less than the love of one's family and friends. I thank God for the

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[wwhyte]

If he can make it to 9 November next year, he will beat the record of 33 years 118 days set by his old boss, Richard Nixon, as ex-President to live longest after the end of his term.

That can't be right. Ford left office only 2 years after Nixon and Nixon died more than 2 years ago. I think you mean that Nixon died 23 years after the end of his term.

[nwhyte]

Er, yes. I meant ex-Vice-President.

[mizkit]

Hooray for Jerry! :)

[ang_grrr]

Damn you, Gerald Ford, your press release made me cry.

[nwhyte]

Yeah, I thought it was rather nice too.

[inuitmonster]

Congratulations Gerry! Feel the wuv.