Gerald Ford or William Howard Taft, once

Answer:

YALEMAN

Hint:

This Ivy League graduate was part of a secret society known for its skull and bones symbol.

Explanation:

This clue plays on the fact that both Gerald Ford and William Howard Taft attended Yale University, so they were "Yale men." The answer combines "Yale" with "man" to form "YALEMAN," a term sometimes used for alumni. The word "once" hints that we're looking at their past status as students there.

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