Recent Events Archives
Jon Meacham: The Soul of America
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham presented his new book “The Soul of America: The Battle for Our Better Nature”, which looks back at critical times in our country’s history when hope overcame division and fear
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JJ Green “National Security in Threatening Times”
National Security Reporter JJ Green discussed “National Security in Threatening Times” which earned him the 2017 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense
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Michael Giorgione “Inside Camp David”
Rear Admiral Michael Giorgione, former Commanding Officer of Camp David, presented “Inside Camp David” which details first-ever insider accounts into life at this intensely private and secret hideaway used by presidents and their families
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Elaine Weiss “The Woman’s Hour”
Elaine Weiss discussed her new book “The Woman’s Hour: The Great Fight To Win The Vote”, which focuses on the nail-biting climax of the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment; granting women the right to vote
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Building Integrity, Building Ford documentary
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosted a capacity crowd for Newport News Shipbuilding’s documentary highlighting the construction and eventual deployment of the U.S Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford
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Tom Tudor “Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier”
In another full-capacity event, former sentient and relief commander Tom Tudor provided a follow-up lecture on “Arlington and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier” at the Library
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Brian Kilmeade “Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans”
Author and radio host Brian Kilmeade presented insights from his new book on the pivotal battle Battle of New Orleans, one of the most surprising battles in American history, and reminds readers why Andrew Jackson is celebrated
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Richard Moss “Nixon’s Back Channel To Moscow”
Richard Moss presents his new book “Nixon’s Back Channel to Moscow” on the central role President Richard Nixon, his advisors, and their Soviet counterparts in confidential diplomacy which shaped America’s foreign policy during this critical era
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Lisa McCubbin discusses her new book “Betty Ford”
Join Lisa McCubbin, journalist and bestselling author, previewed her newly released book “Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor and Trailblazer” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
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Lisa McCubbin national book tour kickoff for “Betty Ford”
Bestselling author Lisa McCubbin previewed her newly released book “Betty Ford: First Lady, Women’s Advocate, Survivor and Trailblazer” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library as the first stop on her national book tour
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2018 9/11 Scout Salute and Community Day of Remembrance
The Foundation and Museum hosted the annual September 11th Community Day of Remembrance and Scout Salute from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001
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Mrs. Betty Ford Statue Unveiling at Museum
A statue of Mrs. Betty Ford, made possible through the generosity of the Peter F. Secchia family, was unveiled at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as part of the Grand Rapids Community Legends Project
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