Foundation News & Announcements
The Gerald Ford Family and Foundation Remembers Dick Cheney
Dick Cheney’s time as chief of staff to President Ford deeply shaped his views on leadership, governance, and responsibility. The experience forged a lasting bond between the two men—one built on mutual respect and shared dedication to public service.
Ford Leadership Forum Launches First California Fellows Program at CSUSB Palm Desert
California State University’s San Berandino campus launchest first Ford Fellows program in the state.
Ford Presidential Foundation Launches $12 Million FORD50 Campaign for Civic Education
Honoring 50 Years of President Ford’s Legacy with Bold Programs that Champion Integrity and Public Service
U.S. Secret Service Helps Commemorate Former President Gerald Ford’s 112th Birthday at Annual Wreath-laying Tradition
The Secret Service was our guest of honor at this year’s annual wreath laying on President Ford’s birthday.
Foundation Prepares to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday
This year, we celebrate two milestones: Grand Rapids’ 175th year and America’s 250th anniversary. See our news coverage around the event.
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.