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In 1961, Ford became chairman of the House Republican Conference, making him the third most powerful Republican in the House of Representatives.  

In 1961, Ford became chairman of the House Republican Conference, making him the third most powerful Republican in the House of Representatives.  

In 1963 Ford took over as chairman of the House Republican caucus. Two years later, with the help of young Turk House colleagues Melvin Laird of Wisconsin, Robert Griffin of Michigan, and Charles Goodell of New York, Ford became House minority leader by ousting the current Leader [[Charles Halleck]] of Indiana by a 73-67 vote. His weekly press conferences with [[Everett Dirksen]], the GOP Senate leader, made them the national voice of the Republican party. He supported Kennedy and Johnson's involvement in the [[Vietnam War]].

In 1963 Ford took over as chairman of the House Republican caucus. Two years later, with the help of young Turk House colleagues Melvin Laird of Wisconsin, Robert Griffin of Michigan, and Charles Goodell of New York, Ford became House minority leader by ousting the current Leader [[Charles Halleck]] of Indiana by a 73-67 vote.<ref>Wildstein, David (August 27, 2019). [https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/another-frelinghuysen-story/ Another Frelinghuysen story]. ''New Jersey Globe''. Retrieved August 9, 2021.</ref> His weekly press conferences with [[Everett Dirksen]], the GOP Senate leader, made them the national voice of the Republican party. He supported Kennedy and Johnson's involvement in the [[Vietnam War]].

====Warren Commission appointment====

====Warren Commission appointment====