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Discover the Life and Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is a nonpartisan, educational institution promoting the high ideals of integrity, honesty, and candor that defined President Ford’s extraordinary career of public service.

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Happy 107th Birthday, Betty Ford!
Happy 107th Birthday, Betty Ford!

We miss your courageous, fierce spirit, your compassion and empathy, and maybe even above all, your honesty. 

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France Hoang - From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back
Apr 24
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.

Fred Logevall - The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning
Apr 30
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.

50 Years after Saigon: Vietnamese Stories of a New Home
May 9
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.

The Legacies of President and Betty Ford

Learn about these servant leaders and take a look at the defining moments of President and Betty Ford.

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