Foundation News & Announcements
Foundation Prepares to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
Executive Director Gleaves Whitney joined the Wood Radio team to discuss A250, a series of events over the next year to celebrate America's 250th Birthday.
Operation Babylift Featured on CBS’s Eye on America
Steve Ford and Thuy Williams talk to Jim Axelrod about Operation Babylift and the impact it’s had on America, 50 years later.
2024 Journalism Prizes Awarded at Annual Dinner
The Ford Presidential Foundation winners of the 38th annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Distinguished Reporting in 2024 are Annie Linskey of The Wall Street Journal, Davis Winkie of USA Today (formerly Army Times) , and Noah Robertson of Defense News.
Operation Babylift TRAILER: 50 Years Later, A Celebration of the Human Spirit
The trailer for "Operation Babylift 50 Years Later: 1975-2025. A Celebration of the Human Spirit." Produced by Dirk Braun, Red Mountain Productions, in collaboration with the Pan Am Museum Foundation, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
WGVU Announces Virtual Field Trips: The Legacy of Betty Ford
We miss your courageous, fierce spirit, your compassion and empathy, and maybe even above all, your honesty.
Vietnamese American Community of West Michigan to Honor President Ford’s Legacy, 50 Years Later
Program includes Actor Steve Ford, Vietnamese musical performances, and an adoptee from Operation Babylift.
Happy 107th Birthday, Betty Ford!
We miss your courageous, fierce spirit, your compassion and empathy, and maybe even above all, your honesty.
Historian Lindsay Chervinsky Commemorates Betty Ford’s 107th Birthday
Lindsay Chervinsky Speaking on Abigail Adams and Betty Ford: Revolutionary First Ladies at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum.
Thank You for Your Service, Larry Buendorf (1937-2025)
Former Secret Service agent Larry Buendorf died on March 11, 2025. We pay tribute to the man who faithfully served the Ford family over many years.
Submissions Open for 2025 President Ford Student Writing Challenge
The President Gerald R. Ford Student Writing Challenge is now accepting submissions from 9-12th grade students in the United States to compete for a top prize of $2,500.
To enter, write a 500-750 word essay on the theme: In your life, what has prepared you to follow Gerald Ford’s example of answering the call to serve, especially if the call is unexpected?
New Betty Ford Girl Scouts Patch
The Girl Scouts just got a new role model - First Lady Betty Ford!
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore has partnered with us to offer an exclusive Betty Ford Girl Scouts patch that you can earn at the Ford Presidential Museum.
Betty’s advocacy and championship for equal rights and women’s health remains an inspiration and model of active citizenship and we are thrilled for girls to learn how they can be change-makers like her.
Learn more and how to sign up here.
Steve Ford Delivers President Ford’s Eulogy at Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
At President Carter’s State Funeral, Steve Ford delivered a moving eulogy on behalf of his late father, former President Gerald R. Ford.
Statement on Jimmy Carter’s Death
The Gerald R. Ford family and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation mourn the loss of a dear friend, President Jimmy Carter, upon his passing at the age of 100 on December 29, 2024.
No two former presidents formed a closer friendship across party lines than Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford.
Hope College Students Host Elections Discussion to be 'A Step Back From Partisanship'
October 15, 2024 - Ford Forum News: Hope College students host elections discussion to be ‘a step back from partisanship’
Star-Studded Week of Events to Commemorate Gerald R. Ford’s 50th Anniversary of Taking Office
The Ford Presidential Foundation and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum launched several celebrations this week, commemorating Gerald R. Ford swearing in as president in 1974.
6 National Reporters Received Honors in Annual Journalism Awards
On June 3, 2024, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation awarded six national journalists for their coverage of the Presidency and National Defense. We value their hard work and were proud to acknowledge their excellent reporting.
$8,500 in Prizes Awarded to High School Students in Annual Presidential Essay Contest
CONGRATS to our 2024 Student Writing Challenge winners! Over 800 voices shared what “American citizen” means to them. We partnered with Meijer to award over $8,000 in cash prizes & Meijer gift cards.
Remembering Rosalynn Carter: Dr. Mirelle Luecke details Rosalynn Carter and Betty Ford friendship
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum curator Mirelle Luecke shares the relationship between First Ladies Rosalynn Carter and Betty Ford.