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2023

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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“Direct from the Director” letter from Gleaves Whitney; In Memoriam: Peter Secchia and Penny Circle; the Greatest Generation Day: Grand Rapids celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War; Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace; “Betty Ford and the Equal Rights Amendment” program as part of the U.S. National Archives celebration of the 19th Amendment Centennial; Constitution Orphan: Gender Equality and the Nineteenth Amendment: by Paula A. Monopoli; “Photographing the White House: A First Daughter’s Perspective” by Susan Ford Bales; Gerald R. Ford statue unveiling at the Grand Rapids International Airport; and a letter from Brooke Clement.

September – Download Here

Highlights include the release of Truth and Honor: The President Ford Story intended for ages 6-10 as a lyrical narrative of Gerald R. Ford’s life and the lessons he learned that shaped him; Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford; Gleaves Whitney to Lead the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation; announcement of new and retiring Trustees; letter from retiring Foundation Executive Director, Joe Calvaruso; 33rd Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Reporting in 2019; DeVos Learning Center programming goes virtual; letter from retiring Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum Director, Elaine Didier; and welcoming Brooke Clement as Interim Director of the Library and Museum.

Spring – Download here

Features included the new Virtual Experience showcasing the Museum’s exhibits and youth-centered programs offered through the DeVos Learning Center; sailors abroad the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) interred 23 veterans during a Burial At Sea ceremony on February 9, 2020; University of Michigan President Gerald R. Ford Lifetime Impact Award 2019 recipient, Tom Maentz; Rimington Trophy Committee announced the 2019 Gerald R. Ford Legends Award recipient, Dominic Raiola; 2020 NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award recipient, Dick Vitale; Hank Meijer and David Roll “General Marshall and Senator Vandenberg”; exhibit opening of “The Continual Struggle: The American Freedom Movement and Seeds of Social Change”; and Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks “With This Faith: Black Freedom Struggles and Democratic Faith

 

2019

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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation reflected on President and Mrs. Ford’s first Christmas in the White House and included a photo of their 1974 White House Christmas Card; Jeffrey Rosen “The Future of the Constitution”; Michael Beschloss “Character and the Presidency: Find the X Factor”; “Victors of Character” live performance at the Detroit Athletic Club; John Carlin “Dawn of the Code War”; Barry Rabe, Stephen Brooks, and Maryscott Greenwood “The 2019  Canadian Election: Issues”; Garrett Graff “The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11”; and Ford After Five Series: Ann Loveless Quilting Class at the Museum

October – Download Here

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford; Update on USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78); Updates to the Grand Rapids International Airport Gerald R. Ford exhibit; USS Gerald R. Ford Crewmembers throw out first pitch at the West Michigan Whitecaps baseball game and visit West Michigan Veterans at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital; ‘Betty Ford Drive’ named at the Grand Rapids Airport; 9-11 Community Day of Remembrance Scout Salute; Mike Ford visits Gerald R. Ford Academy; Summer Educational Camps at the DeVos Learning Center; and the ‘Ford After Five Series’ Events at the Museum

July – Download Here

Features highlights from the David Hume Kennerly “Extraordinary Circumstances” exhibit opening at the Museum; America’s First Ladies Luncheon Series held annually to celebrate Mrs. Betty Ford’s legacy with special guest Motown Legend Martha Reeves and former White House Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier; honors retiring Foundation Board Members for their years of leadership, counsel, and contributions to the Foundation; the Annual Foundation Dinner with a special live performance of ‘Victors of Character’, Medal of Distinguished Public Service Recipient Paul H. O’Neill, and the 32nd Annual Journals Prizes for Reporting; NATP Nelson J. Bradley Center Achievement Award to First Lady Betty Ford; and much, much more

March – Download Here

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) rededicated Gerald R. Ford Fieldhouse; The Rimington Trophy 2018 Gerald R. Ford Legends Award Recipient Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Robert L. Caslan Jr.; H.W. Brands Comedian-in-Chief: What Presidents’ Humor Says About Them, and About Us; JJ Green “National Security in Threatening Times”; Michael Giorgione Inside Camp David

2018

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Building Integrity, Building Ford documentary by Newport News Shipbuilding on the construction of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78); DeVos Learning Center program “From Suffragists to Senators: the Past, Present, and Future of Women’s Leadership”; Live performances of “Victors of Character” to over two thousands students; Lisa McCubbin introduces Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor, Trailblazer; Brian Kilmeade presents Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans; 17th Annual September 11th Community Day of Remembrance / Scout Salute at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; Elaine Weiss “The Woman’s Hour, The Great Fight to Win the Vote”

October – Download Here

First Lady Betty Ford statue unveiling at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; Trustees Frank and James Ursomarso reflect on President FOrd’s Character, Integrity; Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of Gerald R. Ford; The Today Show visits the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; and USS Gerald R. Ford Sailors visit Grand Rapids

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The 2018 “America’s First Ladies: The Centennial Birthday of First Lady Betty Ford”, this year’s special guests were former First Lady and Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb, and NBC Journalist Andrea Mitchell; 2018 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service Recipient Senator John W. Warner, 31st Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Distinguished Reporting in 2017; 2018 Annual Trustee Dinner in Washington, D.C.; Welcome of new Trustees Maria C. Camille, Laura Hills, J. Donald Sheets, and Teresa Weatherall Neal; Ribbon Cutting for Betty Ford Centennial Exhibit “In Step with Betty Ford”

April – Download Here

‘Victors of Character’ live performance at the Museum which tells the story of Gerald R. Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Georgia Tech vs. Michigan football game that shaped them as leaders later in life; H.W. Brands “The Golden Age of the Senate”; Gerald R. Ford Night with the Grand Rapids Drive; Peter Baker “Obama: The Call of History”; The Vietnam Lecture Series with Dr. Fredrik Logevall, Dr. Edward Marolda, and Colonel (ret.) Richard Camp; Journalism Prize Recipients David Martin and Mary Walsh “The New Cold War”; and an encore event with Hank Meijer on his new book “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century”

2017

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Dedication ribbon-cutting of the Gerald R. Ford Tribute Room at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI; Spectrum Health and Foundation partnered annual event Candid Conversations to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Hank Meijer “Arthur Vandenberg: The Man in the Middle of the American Century”; David Brooks & Ronald C. White “Character and the Presidency”; DeVos Learning Center Activities; and the 16th Annual September 11th Community Day of Remembrance / Scout Salute

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) Commissioning Special Edition – Download Here

Special thanks from the USS Gerald R. Ford Ship Sponsor, Susan Ford Bales, and Commissioning Committee Co-Chairmen Red Cavaney, Doug DeVos, and Greg Willard; Remarks, Photos, and Presentations at the Ship Sponsor Luncheon; USS Gerald R. Ford Tour with members of the Ford Family, Foundation Trustees, and guests; picture timeline from ship’s naming to commissioning; Remarks, Photos, and Presentations at the Commissioning Chairmen’s Reception; and Remarks, Photos, and Presentations at the Commissioning Ceremony

September – Download Here

Welcoming of New Members of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Board of Trustees; President Jimmy Carter Awarded the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service; 30th Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes; 2017 Annual Trustees Dinner; Annual Wreath Laying; William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs by Ambassador Carla A. Hills; National Archives staff from the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum selected receive 2017 Archivist’s Achievement Award from U.S. Archivist David S. Ferriero

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Special Tributes to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford including President Donald J. Trump’s visit to the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 2, 2017 and the 2017 America’s First Ladies Luncheon with special guest Mary Jean Eisenhower; In Memoriam: Foundation Trustee and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation, William T. Coleman; 40th Anniversary of President Ford’s Speech at Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park; 2017 NCAA President Gerald R. Ford Award recipient, former NBA player Grant Hill; and the 2016 Remington Trophy “Gerald R. Ford Legends Award” presented to Carl Mauck; updates from the DeVos Learning Center

2016

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Highlighted now President-elect Donald Trump’s visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and paying respects at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford; Foundation Trustee Jim Hackett announces that Gerald R. Ford and Willis Ward will be recognized through a special symbol in the new Michigan Wolverine football game jerseys; first group participates in a student program at the DeVos Learning Center program; 15th Annual September 11th Community Day of Remembrance / Scout Salute at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; Steve Ford Visits Students at the Gerald R. Ford Academic Center and the Gerald R. Ford Job Corps; and ArtPrize 2017 at the Museum

August – Download Here

Celebrated the Grand Opening of the new DeVos Learning Center and the Re-Opening of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum; 2016 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service Recipient, George H.W. Bush; the 2016 Foundation Grand Opening Gala with keynote address by Dick Cheney and special performances any the U.S Army Chorus; Susan Ford Bales ‘Wings of Gold’ presentation as America’s newest Honorary Naval Aviator; 29th Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes Recipients for Reporting in 2015, Greg Jaffe and Andrew deGrandpre; Special Viewing of “Gerald R. Ford: A Test of Character”; 2016 Wreath Laying Ceremony; special events for the USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning

May  Download Here

“America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy” with Cokie Roberts; World War II era statue of Lieutenant Commander Gerald R. Ford was unveiled and will be placed on the Ceremonial Quarterdeck of the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78); Museum constructions updates and June 7, 2016 Grand Opening event scheduled; USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Tribute at the Air Zoo in Kalamazoo; USS Gerald R. Ford Change of Command Ceremony; University of Michigan re-retires President Gerald R. Ford’s jersey #48; Grand Rapids Drive Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum night; Clare Shubert named Director of Engagement and Programming for the DeVos Learning Center

2015

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Topping Off Ceremony for the DeVos Learning Center; USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) crew moved aboard; USS Gerald R. Ford Commissioning Tribute in Midland, Michigan; Community Day of Remembrance and Annual 9-11 Boy Scout Salute; 2015 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in West Michigan; Grand Rapids ArtPrize; U.S. Senator donated his personal papers documenting his 36-year career in the Senate to the University of Michigan Bentley Historical Library

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Former Secretary of the Treasury Paul O’Neill, 2015 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs; 2015 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service; Gerald R. Ford Journalism Awards For Distinguished Reporting in 2014 on the Presidency and on National Defense; Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony on Gerald R. Ford’s birthday July 14th; the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America, Starlifter; Susan Ford Bales accepts Grand Rapids Community College Medallion on behalf of her father; CVN 78 Commanding Officer Captain John Meier “Creating a Culture of Excellence”

May – Download Here

“America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy” with Dr. Lynne Cheney and former Vice President Dick Cheney; Looking back at Roger B. Porter, Special Assistant to President Gerald R. Ford; In Memoriam of Gerald R. Ford’s brother, Trustee Richard A. Ford; In Memoriam of Honorary Trustee Robert P. Griffin; “King: A Reflection of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”; Fred McClure, CEO of the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation; Foundation partners with the Grand Rapids Drive; Gerald R. Ford Energy Lecture Series; David Holmes “Faith of the Presidents”; Howard Willens “History Will Prove Us Right”; Glenn Thrush “The Hermit Presidency”

January – Download Here

Partnered symposium with the Foundation, Library, Museum and the National Constitution Center “The Rule of Law: President Gerald R. Ford and The Constitution”; retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O’Neill and Kenneth Gormley panel discussion “Our Constitution Works: President Ford’s Date with Destiny”; Rimington Trophy Announced 2014 Gerald R. Ford Legends Award Recipient Courtney Hall; USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) commanding officer Captain John Meier presentation “Creating a Culture of Excellence”; Richard Norton Smith “On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller”.

2014

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Celebrating Forty Years Ago…August, 9 1974: The Swearing-In of the 38th President of the United States Gerald R. Ford; a look-back at the day before as President Richard Nixon decided to resign and Vice President Gerald R. Ford would become President; Gerald R. Ford Job Corps’ Student Government Association visits Museum; Susan Ford Bales serves as the Honorary Race Ambassador for the 2014 Susan G. Komen West Michigan Race for the Cure in Grand Rapids; Annual September 11th Scout Salute at Museum which included the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Exhibit.

September – Download Here

Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of Gerald R. Ford on the 101st Anniversary of his birth; 40th Anniversary of Gerald R. Ford’s Swearing-In as 38th President of the United States; new Trustees and Associate Trustees welcomed; looking back at Frank Zarb, President Ford’s “Energy Czar”; Foundation Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C. honoring John O. “Jack” Marsh, Jr.;  2014 William E. Simon Lecture presented by James A. Baker III; 27th Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes;  update on the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78); new exhibit opening for “Taking the Seas: Rise of the American Aircraft Carrier” at the Museum.

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President Gerald R. Ford Centennial Year Highlights; logo introduction for the 40th Anniversary of Gerald R. Ford Oath of Office on August 9, 1974; Marty and Sue Allen unveil new Gerald R. Ford statue in East Grand Rapids; Susan Ford Bales participate in service announcement for the 2014 Susan G. Komen: Race for the Cure; Dick Cheney and his longtime cardiologist, Jonathan Reiner, M.D., discuss their book “Heart: An American Medical Odyssey” at a Luncheon hosted by the Foundation and Economic Club of Grand Rapids; former First Lady Rosalynn Carter celebrated Mrs. Betty Ford’s birthday at the “America’s First Ladies: A Journey of Friendship” luncheon; Eric Draper “Front Row Seat”; Museum’s Digitial Artifact Collection Project.

2013

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USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 Christening at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, VA; Numerous photos from throughout day; Remarks by Susan Ford Bales; Remarks by Secretary Rumsfeld; Remarks by Vice President Dick Cheney; Remarks by Matt Mulherin, President of Newport News Shipbuilding; USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 Sponsor’s Dinner; Remarks by Foundation Trustee Doug DeVos; Remarks by Foundation Trustee Henry Kissinger; Remarks by Foundation Trustee Dick Cheney; A Conversation with Golf Legend Jack Nicklaus event; Donald Rumsfeld book event for “Rumsfeld’s Rules”.

Fall 2013
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Features the 2013 Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford & Mrs. Betty Ford, USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 Model Unveiling Event, 2013 William E. Simon Lecture by Jon Meacham “The Centennial Legacy of Gerald R. Ford”, 26th Annual Gerald R. Ford Prizes for Reporting recipients John Dickerson for Reporting on the Presidency & Hal Bernton for Reporting on National Defense, An Evening with Henry Kissinger and Paul O’Neill Honors President Ford’s Centennial, Time Capsule placed on board the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 and Operation Babylift 2013 Reunion hosted by Torch 1975 Inc and VFW Post 9934 in California.

Summer 2013 – Download Newsletter

Highlights the Annual Foundation Dinner which included a special Centennial Tribute event, the Ford Family presented Rich DeVos with a special Ford family gift, Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft was presented the President Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service, Steve Ford joined Dick Cheney, Bob Schieffer and ben Stein for a unique roundtable conversation on the legacy of Gerald R. Ford, Henry Kissinger “How Gerald Ford’s Biggest Decision Ended the Cold War” Economic Club of Grand Rapids remarks, Paul O’Neill University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy Commencement, America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy event with Former First Ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush, First Annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Desert Tribute and Growing Up Grand – Gerald Ford at 100 Exhibit Opening.

March 2013 – Download Newsletter

USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 Island Landing Ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding including a special sandstone memento placed by Ship Sponsor Susan Ford Bales, Panel Discussion and Film Screening of “Black and Blue” – the Story of Gerald R. Ford, Willis Ward, and the 1934 Michigan vs Georgia Tech Football Game, Susan Ford Bales Grand Valley State University Commencement Address, Gerald R. Ford Collection was included in the Heritage Americana & Political Auction in Dallas with proceeds used for the new Student Learning Center and a Special Thank You to the Foundation’s 2012 In-Kind Sponsors.

 2012

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Campaign for the Legacy of Gerald R. Ford Kick-off to build a learning center and create access to historical documents, the Betty Ford Lifetime Achievement Award to Senator Olympia Snowe at the 3rd annual Honoring the Promise Gala, the University of Michigan Athletic Department officially recognized Gerald R. Ford as a Michigan Football Legend, University of Michigan celebrated the Life and Legacy of Betty Ford at a special tribute, Michigan Supreme Court hears oral arguments at Museum, Rocky Bleier opens “Pro Football and the American Spirit” Museum Exhibit and Gleaves Whitney “Untold Story of the U.S. Constitution – and the Lessons for Today”.

September – Download Newsletter

Features the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford Honoring President Ford’s 99th Birthday, 2012 Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Annual Dinner, Presentation of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service to former Speaker of the House Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill which was accepted posthumously by his son Thomas P. O’Neill III; Photos and remarks from the 2012 William E. Simon Lecture Series on Public Affairs presented by Lt. General Brent Scowcroft, William T. Coleman and Alan Greenspan appointed Honorary Trustees of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.

June – Download Newsletter

Includes photos and remarks from “Remembering Our First Ladies: As Seen Through the Eyes of Their Descendents” event at the Museum with Margaret Hoover (great-granddaughter of Herbert and Lou Hoover), Clifton Truman Daniel (grandson of Harry and Bess Truman) and Susan Ford Bales (daughter of Gerald and Betty Ford) who shared their memories and families’ experiences, they spoke of these vastly different First Ladies who each left their mark during their time in The White House; the Washington National Cathedral Dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Kneeler; update and photos on the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78; Frank Zarb impressive remarks on “The Most Important Public Policy Failure of our Time: Energy” during an the Gerald R. Ford Energy Lecture Series presented by Varnum Attorneys at Law.

April – Download Newsletter

Features the February 13, 2012 Premiere of the Documentary “Black and Blue: The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan – Georgia Tech Football Game”; completion of the Oral History Project that started in 2008 with over 170 interviews conducted by Richard Norton Smith; Susan Ford Bales serving as Keynote Speaker for The Grand Rapids Business Journal’s “The 50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan” Luncheon; Looking Back at Foundation Trustees Jim Cavanaugh, Dick Parsons and Sandy Weill; Albion College Receives 1st Maquette of U.S. Capitol Rotunda of President Gerald R. Ford; an entertaining kickoff by Zachary Hope, grandson of Bob Hope, of the Museum’s newest exhibit “Bob Hope: An American Treasure”; Speakers including Roy Norton, Canadian Counsul General, Candice Millard, author, Shane Harris, author and writer; 2012 Essay Challenge Winners.

 2011

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Includes 2011 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs by Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; Vice President Dick Cheney “In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir” national book tour event with Liz Cheney as moderator of the conversation where Cheney spoke about how Gerald R. Ford changed his life through his appointment to his White House, working in President Richard Nixon’s Administration, serving as Secretary of Defense for President George H.W. Bush, serving as Vice President for President George W. Bush, his friendship with Don Rumsfeld, and his family; update on the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 shipbuilding.

A Celebration of the life of Elizabeth Bloomer Ford – Download Newsletter

Tribute to First Lady Betty Bloomer Ford following funeral services for her in California and Michigan; service locations included St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Prayer Service and Pubic Repose at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grace Episcopal Church and Interment Services at the Museum; Eulogies by Rosalynn Carter, Geoffrey Mason, Cokie Roberts, Lynne Cheney, Richard Norton Smith, Statements from President and Mrs. Barack Obama, President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush, President and Mrs. Bill Clinton, President and Mrs. George W. Bush, Mrs. Nancy Reagan and Lynda Johnson Robb.

June – Download Newsletter

Special Edition Dedication Issue for the Statue of President Gerald R. Ford Unveiling Ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Remarks Susan Ford Bales, Dr. Henry Kissinger, Steve Ford, Speaker of the House John Boehner, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, Senator Mitch McConnell, Senator Harry Reid, Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, numerous photos of the Statue Unveiling Foundation Annual Dinner, Foundation Trustee William T. Coleman awarded the 2011 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service and discussion of his book “Counsel for the Situation”.

April – Download Newsletter

Includes features on Don Rumsfeld’s book tour Museum visit to promote “Known & Unknown”; 2010-2011 President Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge winner and finalists; Book events for “Betty Ford and the Issues: Liberating and Expanding the First Lady’s Role”, “Family of Freedom” and “The American Solider”; and 2010 Foundation Contributions and Members listing.

February – Download Newsletter

President George W. Bush visit to the Museum and discussion of his memoir “Decision Points” best-seller including over an hour conversation with moderator Al Pheley, Director of the Albion College Gerald R. Ford Institute in Public Policy and Service, touching on many topics including, Gerald R. Ford, Dick Cheney, September 11 (2001), War on Terror, his family and campaign for office, photos from the ground-breaking of the George W. Bush Presidential Center at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

 2010

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Announcement of the exhibit opening of “Betty Ford – An Extraordinary Life”, Red Cavaney “What a Difference a Day Makes” event where he discusses his point-of-view of The White House and President Ford on Election Day 1976, Rosaylyn Carter presentation of mental health advancements over the pat four decades, update on the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78 construction and ArtPrize 2010.

September – Download Newsletter

Features His Excellency Ichiro Fujisaki, Ambassador of Japan to the United States, participation in the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, presentation of a Japanese Maple Tree as a gift to the Ford Family and Foundation and Ford Foundation Luncheon.

July – Download Newsletter

Highlights Dr. Henry Kissinger having been named Recipient of the Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service, Betty Ford and Ford Family Tribute to Dr. Alan Greenspan, Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense (Greg Jaffe, Washington Post) and on the Presidency (Ben Feller, AP), the University of Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, photos from the 2010 Gerald R. Ford Foundation Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C., White House Photographers panel event and visit of Gov. Mitt Romney to the Museum.

Spring – Download Newsletter

Showcases Tribute to Boy Scouts of America on the 100th Anniversary of Scouting, the Ford library announcement of Daily Dairies of Gerald Ford’s presidential activities, 2009 – 2010 President Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge winner and finalists, programs such as Peter Earnest and Oleg Kalugin “America and the Cold War”, Amb. Sichan Siv’s “Golden Bones”, Joan Biskupic’s “American Original: Antonin Scalia”,  and 2009 Foundation Contributions and Members listing.

January – Download Newsletter

Includes feature on the keel laying ceremony for the USS Gerald R. Ford CVN 78, the next line of aircraft carriers.

 2009

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Features pictures and the speech of Susan Ford Bales from the 2009 Ford family annual wreath laying ceremony, Marty Allen recipient of the 2009 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Gerald R. Ford Award, and an excerpt from the October 1977 dedication of the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Service at Albion College and 2009 ArtPrize.

August – Download Newsletter

Highlights Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens for being the recipient of the 2009 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service, the tribute dinner of Dr. Henry Kissinger in Washington, and Dick Cheney as he presents the award at the 22nd Annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Journalism Awards Ceremony.

April – Download Newsletter

Features Brett Grill and his first commissioned bronze statue of President Ford, Appointment of the new Foundation Executive Director Joe Calvaruso, Richard Norton Smith tribute to President Ford’s legacy, David Broder lecture on 2008 Election Retrospective, new Museum permanent exhibit “Gerald R. Ford Tribute Gallery”, speakers Jay Hakes, Rick Atkinson, Tim Weiner, Dale Van Atta and Don Phillips.

 2008

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Showcases Carla A. Hills as 2008 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service Recipient, Betty Ford’s 90th Birthday, in Memory of Robert Hartmann, Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Grant recipients and Recipients of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation Journalism Prizes Rick Atkinson and Peter Baker.

 2007

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Focuses on the Gerald R. Ford Commemorative Stamp, James Baker and Lee Hamilton receive 2007 Gerald R. Ford Medals for Distinguished Public Service, Charlie Savage and James Astill for receiving the 2006 Gerald R. Ford Foundation Journalism Prizes, and the inaugural Wreath Laying Ceremony on President’s Ford’s Birthday.

Spring – Download Newsletter

Presents Concurrent Resolutions from the Hose of Representatives and Senate honoring President Gerald Ford, pictures from President Ford’s Memorial Service, and the appointment of Brian Breslin to the newly created Executive Director position.

 2006

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Highlights the United States Armed Forces receiving the 2006 Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service, and the transition of the new board of the Ford Foundation, Lech Walesa former President of Poland held a press conference at the Museum, David Hume Kennerly speaking on his Pulitzer Prize winning photographing of the Vietnam War.

 2005

September – Download Newsletter

Features the 2005 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service recipient, Betty Ford, the election of Susan Ford Bales as the new Chair of the Betty Ford Center, the appointment of the new Ford Presidential Library and Museum Director Elaine K. Didier, and the honoring of Robert M. Warner by the  National Archives.

 2004

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Highlights the 2004 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service recipients, Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld, two new Trustees are named, remarks from the 30 year anniversary of President Ford’s Inauguration, 2004 Ford Journalism Prize award winners, Announcement of the Ford Scholar Award in honor of Robert M. Teeter, Opening and Empire: U.S. Relations with China article.

May – Download Newsletter

Focuses on the NCAA launch of the Gerald R. Ford Award, the 30 year anniversary of President Ford’s Swearing-In (A Day of Transition), All That Jazz: America in the 1920’s museum exhibit, the Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge.

 2003

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Features a look at President Ford’s 90th Birthday, Grand Opening of the Museum Addition, the Gerald R. Ford School Site Dedication Ceremony, Speaking with Jim Cannon (President Ford’s Biographer and Assistant for Domestic Affairs), 2002 Ford Journalism Prize Winners, Alan Greenspan receives first Gerald R. Ford Medal, Historian Gary Willis presents Lecture at Ford Museum.

 2002

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This edition delivers updates and information on the Grand Rapids September 11th Commemoration Ceremony, an update on the Gerald R. Ford Museum addition, Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize winners, Speaking with Judith Stein (Gerald R. Ford Research Grant Recipient), Curing, Not Cloning (A Washington Post Op-Ed by President Ford), “Free Air Time – The Next Step In Campaign Finance Reform” a Public Policy Forum presented at the Ford Library.

Spring – Download Newsletter

Highlights of this edition include; President Ford Messages Grand Rapids following the events of September 11th, Studying the American Presidency at the Ford Library, Collaboration: Community: Involvement: Growth – the Ford Museum’s mission to be a community resource, Museum Expansion and Renovation Ready to Go, the Library opens the Stanley Scott Papers.

 2001

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This edition features; Dennis Daellenbach is Named Library and Museum Director as Richard Norton Smith becomes Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation, A Letter from the New Library Director, Twenty Years On: Writing the Next Chapter by Richard Norton Smith, First Ladies Exhibit Draws National Audience, The Wisdom of Choosing Dick Cheney (A New York Times Op-Ed by President Ford and Bob Dole).

Summer – Download Newsletter

Presents news and updates on; President and Mrs. Ford: Both Profiled for Courage, Richard Norton Smith Departs Foundation for Dole Institute, Washington Post Doubles Again on Ford Journalism Prizes, Michael Beschloss to Deliver the William E. Simon Lecture, Looking Back at the First 20 Years at the Ford!, Betty Ford Visits Grand Rapids, Remarks by Gerald R. Ford at the JFK Profiles in Courage Award Dinner.

 2000

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Focuses on; A Yearlong Celebration in the Making (20 years since the Library and Museum opened its doors), Gerald R. Ford’s Remarks at the Memorial Service for Bill Simon, June 8, 2000, Gerald R. Ford’s Remarks at the Memorial Service for Ed Levi, April 6, 2000, Ford Journalism Prize winners, After the Fall: Vietnam Plus Twenty-Five, The Vietnam War Declassification Project, Growing the Historical Record: The Library’s Latest Acquisitions.

January – Download Newsletter

Delivers news and updates on; “Dreams Do Materialize” remarks by Gerald R. Ford, President Ford receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom, photos from events at the Library and Museum during the previous year (1999), Twenty-Five Years On: Opening the Vietnam Documentary Vault.

1999-1995

Spring 1999 – Download Newsletter

Highlights of this edition include; The American Century: Ford Museum Greets the Millennium with a Blockbuster Show, Gerald R. Ford’s Remarks at the Saigon Staircase Dedication, Elizabeth Dole Keynotes Conference on Women in Politics, Telling and Keeping Secrets – a description of the process to declassify files from the Ford Presidency.

Winter 1998
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Features of this edition; 1948: A Year to Remember…, What A Year (’98 in review), “Does America Need the CIA?” – a conference convened at the Library to examine current and prospective U.S. Intelligence capabilities, Technology Heightens Library Usage.

Summer 1998 – Download Newsletter

Presents news and updates on; Happy Birthday, Mr. President! – from President Ford’s remarks to the National Press Club, Betty Ford: A Woman of Candor, Courage and Character, Celebrating the First Lady’s 80th, A Tribute to 50 Years of Family, “Don’t Force Airline Deregulation to Make an Emergency Landing” – a guest column by John E. Robson.

Spring 1997 – Download Newsletter

Foundation Chairman Marty Allen illustrates past achievements and celebrates 15 years of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation; commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Marshall Plan Gerald R. Ford was joined by Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretaries of State  Henry Kissinger, Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and Alexander Haig; Museum re-dedication and re-opening with former Presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush.

Fall 1996 – Download Newsletter

Museum re-dedication plans coming together for April 1997, 1996 Presidential-nominee and 1976 Gerald R. Ford Vice Presidential-nominee Sen. Bob Dole visits the Museum and excepts Gerald R. Ford’s “Seven Rules of Civic Engagement”.

Spring 1996 – Download Newsletter

Focuses on; Richard Norton Smith Named Library Director, Alan Greenspan Delivers the Simon Lecture and a Presidential Teleconference with Grand Valley State University students.

Summer-Fall 1995 – Download Newsletter

Delivers news and updates on; Ford’s Boyhood Remembered, 20th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Vietnam Colloquium Receives Media Attention, Five Year Effort Improves Library’s Collections, “Photo-Op: Selections from the David Hume Kennerly Photographic Archives”.

1994-1990

Fall 1994 – Download Newsletter

Highlights include: Football Jersey #48 Retired, Health Policy Reform at Issue, Library Hosts Michigan Historical Society Meeting, Larry Berman – A Satisfied Customer, New and Temporary Exhibits.

Spring 1994 – Download Newsletter

The U.S. National Archives’ World War II traveling exhibit completes tour stop at the Museum, Mrs. Betty Ford hosts “Fashion in the 1940s” event, Library continues declassification of documents, Robert Hartmann papers now available at the Library and Library hosts Transportation symposium.

Fall 1993 – Download Newsletter

This edition features; Homecoming Celebration in the Capitol, the President of Mexico Delivers the Third Simon Lecture, Journalism Prize Winners Announced, World War II Exhibit Coming to the Museum.

Fall 1992 – Download Newsletter

Includes news and updates on; Thibaut Elected Trustee at Annual Foundation Meeting, Consumers Power Gift to Bring World War II Exhibit to Ford Museum, Museum Exhibits for 1993, Major Acquisitions, “JFK: The Fallout”.

Spring 1992 – Download Newsletter

Presents; Second Gerald R. Ford Colloquium: National Security Requirements for the 90’s, Research on Vietnam War’s Legacy Discussed, “America Since Hoover”, Research Card #2000 Issued.

Fall 1991 – Download Newsletter

Focuses of this edition include; Powell Speaks at Foundation Annual Meeting, Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Entertaining in Style – a glimpse into White House Social Events, Interviews with Journalism Prize winners.

Spring 1991 – Download Newsletter

Delivers stories on; Ford Dedicates Section of Berlin Wall, First Annual Gerald R. Ford Colloquium is held, President Ford Committee Records Opened, President’s Daily Diary Database, Presidential Hobbies and White House Treasures.

Fall 1990 – Download Newsletter

Highlights include; The Foundation Annual Meeting, Peter Secchia, U.S. Ambassador to Italy, Gerald R. Ford Colloquium Planned, Library Seeks New Collections, Interviews with Journalism Prize winners, Media Blitz for “Presidential Pets”.

Spring 1990 – Download Newsletter

Features of this edition; Henry Kissinger Speaks in Grand Rapids, Ford: “I Told You So!”, The Press and Divided Government, “Presidential Pets”, Thomas Nast Cartoons: The Art of Politics.

1989-1985

Fall 1989 – Download Newsletter

Washington Post associate editor and Pulitzer Prize political colonist David Broder discussed “The Constitutional Presidency” at the Museum, Q&A with Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize recipients David Hoffman from the Washington Post and Richard Halloran from the New York Times and exhibit opening of Gerald R. Ford football memorabilia at the Library.

Spring 1989 – Download Newsletter

Former Presidents Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter hosted the All-Democracies Conference at the Library with delegates from 44 democracies from every region of the world, the Foundation funds an eighteen-month study of the US government budget process, former Presidents Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter presented President George H.W. Bush with their year-long study “American Agenda” detailing the most difficult problems he is likely to face and realistic options for solving them.

Fall 1988 – Download Newsletter

In this edition; Press Club Scene of 1st Journalism Awards, Chairman Martin Allen named to National Advisory Committee on Presidential Libraries, Thirty-Five Years Ago: Congressman Ford Tours the Far East, Ford Painting Presented at National Gallery, Happy 75th Mr. President.

Spring 1988 – Download Newsletter

Gerald R. Ford announced the establishment of the William E. Simon Lectures in Public Affairs which was endowed by Ford’s former Secretary of the Treasury William “Bill” E. Simon, Naval History exhibit opens at Library, Museum honors Marshall Plan with the “Marshall Plan: Cooperating to Rebuild Europe” new featured exhibit.

Fall 1987 – Download Newsletter

One Millionth visit to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, “USS Monterey and the Great Typhoon” featured story on Gerald R. Ford’s time on-board the ship during World War II and the ship surviving the typhoon.

Spring 1987 – Download Newsletter

Library hosts an eight-hour taping session of “The Presidency and the Constitution” with thirty of America’s most distinguished citizens participating in a freewheeling debate that confronts a range of troubling constitutional issues, “Freedom to Travel” exhibit at the Library highlights the bicentennial of the Constitution and in recognition of individual rights, Mrs. Betty Ford’s public papers available at the Library, “Advancemen” files from Director of Gerald R. Ford White House Advance Red Cavaney details the preparations for President Ford’s travels and speeches.

Fall 1986
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Presents; All In Fun, Symposium Plays to Rave Reviews (“Humor and the Presidency”), Library to Host PBS Program on The Constitution, Museum Exhibit Lampoons Politicos, “Boyhood Chums”.

Summer 1986

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Includes news and updates on; Museum will Host Conference on Humor, Policy Symposium Returns, “And Everywhere The Flag” Library Installs Bicentennial Exhibit.

Winter 1985

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Delivers news and updates on; Ford and Carter Return to Ann Arbor, National Archives Achieves Independence, From the Scrapbooks…, Spring Conference to Air Concerns About Primary Election System, Museum Sculpture Unveiled.

Spring 1985
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Focuses of this edition include; Conference on Presidential Primaries, Sculpture Dedication, National Issues Forum Returns to Ann Arbor, Griffin Succeeded By Allen As Chairman, The Quilter’s Art on View.

1984-1982

Winter 1984
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Highlights include; Spring Forum Will Bring Former First Ladies to Grand Rapids, Audiovisual Collections an Expanding Resource, Ford at Emory University, Reagan and Glenn Win in Grand Rapids, Kings of The Hill.

Summer 1984
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This edition includes; A First for First Families, First Ladies Conference, Media Invasion of First Ladies Conference, Ford’s Churchill Speech Published, Library Receives Early Photo of Abraham Lincoln, U.S.-China Trade Records Donated.

Summer 1983
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Features of this edition; Secchia and Towsley to Lead Fund Drive, Fall Exhibit about White House Photographers, President Ford Honors Volunteers, Ford Birthplace Now Omaha Park.

Spring 1983
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Recaps; Ford and Carter Lead Public Policy Conference, First Research Grant Awarded, A Visit by the Chinese, Foreign Policy Conference a Singular Success, Outstanding Exhibit “The American Image” Slated or Museum, Students See Government Close-Up, Press Secretaries Meet at Ford Museum.

Fall 1982

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This edition includes; Library’s First Symposium Set, Greetings From President Ford, Ford and Carter to Host Leadership Conference, Classic Film Series Coming to Museum, Foundation Trustees and Officers Set.

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