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William F. Buckley Jr. at 100
This one-day conference will celebrate the legacy of William F. Buckley with panels on “The Role of Education in Society,” and “Fusionisms, Old and New.”
Rick Atkinson: On the Greatest Generation(s)
Renowned WWII historian Rick Atkinson, a Presidential Counselor at the National WWII Museum, will discuss the enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation.
2025 Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony Honoring President Ford
Susan Ford Bales hosts the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford, commemorating the 112th anniversary of his birth.
Prospects for Anglo-American Conservatism in the Tradition of Russell Kirk and Roger Scruton
Join us June 27 - 28, 2025, for a very special conference that considers the contemporary prospects for the Anglo-American intellectual conservative tradition.
The Democracy Defense Project: A Forum on the State of Democracy in Michigan
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is excited to partner with The Democracy Defense Project to invite you to a bipartisan forum focused on the state of democracy in Michigan.
50 Years after Saigon: Vietnamese Stories of a New Home
Commemoration of Gerald Ford’s refugee efforts will feature Steve Ford, Thuy Williams, and members of the Grand Rapids Vietnamese Community.
Fred Logevall - The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning
Join us as Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Fredrik Logevall takes a fresh look at the Vietnam war and its legacy.
France Hoang - From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back
Join us at the Ford Presidential Library & Museum as France Hoang explores powerful lessons about gratitude, duty, and the ripple effects of compassion. His journey stands as a living testament to President Ford's courageous leadership during Operation New Life, which welcomed over 130,000 Vietnamese refugees to America's shores.
Lindsay Chervinsky Speaking on Abigail Adams and Betty Ford: Revolutionary First Ladies
Join Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky to learn about Abigail Adams and Betty Ford, two under-appreciated yet transformative first ladies.
Yanek Mieczkowski: A WWII Love Story that Spans Poland, Japan and the U.S.
Join us for a book discussion and signing with Yanek Mieczkowski, author of Surviving War, Oceans Apart.
Megan Gorman on Her Book, "All the Presidents' Money"
Through her new book, tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman took us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't.
H.W. Brands on The Ford Presidency, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Charles Lindberg, and the 2024 Election
H.W. Brands came back to the Ford two days after the 2024 presidential election. The bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist spoke about the significance of the Ford administration at a time when Americans were dispirited by the looming defeat of the Vietnam War.
The Pardon: With Richard Norton Smith and Hank Meijer
The exploration of a controversial decision, with Ford biographer Richard Norton Smith and board trustee Hank Meijer