Urbana man remembers Ford's 1976 visit

URBANA – Roger Grace of Urbana says he'll never forget the day President Gerald Ford visited his family's home in Somer Township north of Urbana in March 1976.

"He was a pretty friendly person, very down to earth," Grace said. "He was very personable and open, and he made everybody feel at ease."

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