Grand Rapids is home to many famous people in History.

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Arguably the most famous has to be President Gerald R. Ford. While he was born in Omaha, Nebraska he grew up in Grand Rapids and went on to play Football at the University of Michigan. Later he would serve in the Military, and become a politician eventually becoming the 38th President of The United States of America when President Richard Nixon resigned.

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There are many famous people who were born or lived in Grand Rapids. let's check some of them out.

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