Recent Events Archives
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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Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony 2018
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation hosted the annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of President Gerald R. Ford, marking the 105th anniversary of his birth, with remarks by Major General Gregory J. Vadnais
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2018 Foundation Annual Dinner
The Ford Family was joined by Trustees, Ford Administration Alumni, and ‘Friends of Ford’ for the Annual Dinner where Senator John Warner was presented with the Medal for Distinguished Public Service, and Prizes for Distinguished Reporting were also awarded
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Medal for Distinguished Public Service 2018
John W. Warner is the 2018 Recipient of the Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service which was presented to him by Carla A. Hills, Mike Ford, and Steve Ford at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner in Washington, D.C.
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Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Reporting in 2017
The 31st Annual Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Distinguished reporting in 2017 were presented by Trustee Carla A. Hills at the Foundation’s Annual Dinner with J.J. Green, Ashley Parker, and Philip Rucker receiving recognition for their work
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Scott Kaufman “A Political Biography of Gerald R. Ford”
Following his lecture at the Museum, Professor Dr. Scott Kaufman discusses his new book at the Library, crediting the factors that enabled President Ford’s success in American politics
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Scott Kaufman “Ambition, Pragmatism, and Party”
Professor Dr. Scott Kaufman discusses his new book, a political biography of Gerald R. Ford, at the Museum highlighting President Ford’s background and political rise
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Jill Abraham Hummer “First Ladies and American Women”
Professor Jill Abraham Hummer lectured on her recently published book “First Ladies and American Women: In Politics and at Home” which examines First Lady roles from Lou Hoover to Michelle Obama through the lens of American politics at the time
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2018 America’s First Ladies: The Centennial Birthday of First Lady Betty Ford
The 2018 “America’s First Ladies” luncheon, with special guests Hillary Clinton, Lynda Johnson Robb, and Andrea Mitchell, commemorated Mrs. Betty Ford’s 100th birthday and highlighted the enduring legacy of one of America’s most beloved First Ladies
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‘In Step With Betty Ford’ Exhibit Grand Opening
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum held a ceremonial ribbon cutting for their new exhibit ‘In Step With Betty Ford’ with Susan Ford Bales and cousins of Mrs. Betty Ford
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“Remembering Betty Ford” Centennial Birthday Tribute Video
In continuing with celebrating Mrs. Betty Ford’s Centennial Birthday, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential created a special tribute video honoring one of America’s most beloved First Ladies
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Brian Becker “Economics and the Presidency”
Business schools professor, economic expert witness, and Foundation Trustee Brian Becker provided historical background on economic issues faced by several U.S. Presidents including George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Gerald R. Ford
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