President Ford, the 38th President of the United States, has a few synonyms that are commonly used to refer to him. Some of these include Gerald R. Ford, which is his full name, and simply "Ford," which is his last name. He is also sometimes referred to as the "Accidental President" due to the unusual circumstances that led to him assuming the presidency after Nixon's resignation. Another nickname he earned was the "Healer-in-Chief," in reference to his efforts to restore trust in government following the Watergate scandal. Additionally, some might simply refer to him as "President," as that title is often enough to identify him.