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Harold Ford Jr.

Meet Harold Ford Jr., a super-smart person who used to work in the government and now helps big companies!

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Mark Warner and Harold Ford, Jr.

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Fareed Zakaria, Host, 'Fareed Zakaria GPS;' Editor-at-Large, Time Magazine; Columnist; The Washington Post and Harold Ford Jr., Former U.S. Representative; NBC News Analyst
Harold Ford, Jr.
Gov. Warner and Harold Ford, Jr.
Virginians helping Harold Ford, Jr. in Tennessee
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Mark Warner and Harold Ford, Jr.
Virginians helping Harold Ford, Jr. in Tennessee
Virginians helping Harold Ford, Jr. in Tennessee
Harold Ford Jr.
Virginians helping Harold Ford, Jr. in Tennessee
Fareed Zakaria, Host, 'Fareed Zakaria GPS;' Editor-at-Large, Time Magazine; Columnist; The Washington Post and Harold Ford Jr., Former U.S. Representative; NBC News Analyst

Key Facts

Born
May 11, 1970.
Known For
Serving as a U.S. Congressman and financial managing director.
Career Start
Became a Congressman in 1997.
Current Role
Vice Chairman at PNC Financial Services and TV contributor.

Who is Harold Ford Jr.?

Harold Ford Jr. is a busy person who used to be a Congressman, which means he helped make rules for our country! He worked in the United States House of Representatives for 10 years. Now, he has a very important job helping a big bank called PNC. He also shares his ideas on TV shows about what's happening in the world. He even wrote a book to share his stories!

A Family of Leaders!

Harold Ford Jr. comes from a family that loves helping people and the country. His dad, Harold Ford Sr., was also a Congressman and represented the same area for a super long time, 22 years! That's longer than you've been alive! Harold Jr. followed in his dad's footsteps and became a leader too. It’s like being a superhero in a family of superheroes!

From Congress to TV!

After being a Congressman, Harold Ford Jr. didn't stop being in the public eye. He started working for a big company called Morgan Stanley, helping them with money. He also became a regular guest on TV news shows, talking about important topics. Imagine being on TV and sharing your thoughts with everyone! He’s like a commentator, explaining things to people.

What's He Doing Now?

Today, Harold Ford Jr. has another exciting job as a Vice Chairman at PNC Financial Services, a very big bank. He also shares his opinions on TV, but now he's on channels like Fox News. He's a co-host on a popular show called 'The Five,' where he discusses current events. He lives in New York City with his wife and two children, Georgia and Harold III.

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