Ford in the News Archives - Gerald R. Ford Foundation

Statements from Mike Ford and Susan Ford Bales On The Death of George H. W. Bush

Statements from Mike Ford and Susan Ford Bales, the son and daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, on the passing of President George H.W. Bush

Author Lisa McCubbin to discuss her new book “Betty Ford” in September

Join Lisa McCubbin, award-winning journalist and the author of numerous New York Times bestselling titles, as she discusses her newly released book on Betty Ford for discussions at the Library and Museum

Frank and James Ursomarso reflect on President Ford’s character, integrity

As part of the 105th anniversary of his birth, Trustees Frank and James Ursomarso contributed a reflection on the character and integrity of President Gerald R. Ford to the Delaware Online, part of the USA Today network

Remembering Mrs. Barbara Bush

View photos and the event video from when Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush participated in the 2013 America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy luncheon in Grand Rapids, Michigan commemorating Mrs. Betty Ford’s 95th birthday

Statement of Susan Ford Bales On The Death of Barbara Bush

Susan Ford Bales, daughter of President Gerald R. Ford and Mrs. Betty Ford, issued a statement on the death of Ford Family friend, Mrs. Barbara Pierce Bush (1925-2018)

Go Blue! shout-out from the USS Gerald R. Ford

From the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), members of the crew gave a Go Blue! shout-out to the Michigan Wolverine football team at the “2017 Military Appreciate Game”.

2017 Annual West Michigan September 11th Day of Remembrance Announced

Boys Scouts of America, Grand Rapids Police and Fire Departments, and the West Michigan community once again will join together for the annual September 11 Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute, held annually at the Museum

Actor Mark Wahlberg visits USS Gerald R. Ford

Actor Mark Wahlberg visited Naval Station Norfolk’s Navy Exchange Fleet Store, toured the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), and spoke with members of the crew

U.S. Secretary of Navy visits USS Gerald R. Ford at sea

Richard Spencer, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, visited Naval Station Norfolk for tours and meetings with sailors on the USS John Warner submarine and the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier while CVN 78 was out to sea

USS Gerald R. Ford first fixed-wing aircraft recovery and launch

The USS Gerald R. Ford launched and recovered its first fixed-wing aircraft off the coast of Virginia, less than one week after President Donald J. Trump commissioned the U.S. Navy’s newest aircraft carrier