Early Life and Education of Harold Ford Jr.: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Harold Ford Jr.. From birth to education, explore key events.

Harold Eugene Ford Jr. is an American financial managing director, pundit, author, and former U.S. Congressman. He represented Tennessee's 9th congressional district as a Democrat from 1997 to 2007. A member of the prominent Ford political family of Memphis, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Harold Ford Sr., who previously held the same congressional seat. Ford Jr. ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2006. He also served as the last chairman of the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC).

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

May 11, 1970: Harold Ford Jr. Born

On May 11, 1970, Harold Eugene Ford Jr. was born. He later became a U.S. Congressman and is a member of the Ford political family from Memphis.

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1992: Graduation from the University of Pennsylvania

In 1992, Harold Ford Jr. earned a B.A. in American history from the University of Pennsylvania.

1996: J.D. Degree from University of Michigan Law School

In 1996, Harold Ford Jr. obtained a J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

1998: Privately Funded Trips

Starting in 1998, Harold Ford Jr. embarked on privately funded trips which prompted investigation for not filing the travel disclosure forms.

August 2003: Late Filing of Travel Disclosures

In August 2003, Harold Ford Jr. filed travel disclosure forms with the House clerk for privately funded trips taken between 1998 and 2003.

2005: Ineligible for Vice Presidency

In 2005, Harold Ford Jr. was ineligible for the vice presidency due to being four months shy of the required age.

October 2007: Visiting Professor

In October 2007, Harold Ford Jr. was appointed as the inaugural Barbara Jordan Visiting Professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin.