Recent Events Archives
David Hume Kennerly “Extraordinary Circumstances”
Pulitzer Prize winner David Humor Kennerly discussed the background of the Museum’s newest exhibit “Extraordinary Circumstances: The Presidency of Gerald R. Ford” dedicated to some of his best photographs taken while serving in the White House
Peter Hart “The 2020 Election”
Peter D. Hart, regarded as one of the top analysts of public opinion in the United States, presented his lecture “The 2020 Election: The Challenges and Changes Facing Political Polling” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
‘Victors of Character’ performances for over 800 West Michigan students
Over 800 West Michigan students attended ‘Victors of Character: a Story of Loyalty, Integrity, and the Courage to Make a Difference’, based on true events of Gerald R. Ford, his teammate Willis Ward, and the 1934 Michigan vs Georgia Tech football game
H.W. Brands “Comedian-in-Chief”
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, and the Hauenstein Center at GVSU partnered to host historian H.W. Brands as he presented his new book “Comedian-in-Chief: What Presidents’ Humor Says about Them, and about Us”
IPTV 50th Anniversary feature: Ford reflects on Nixon pardon
Iowa Public Television featured coverage of Gerald R. Ford’s remarks at a conference with students in West Branch, Iowa on October 18, 1989 where he reflected on his reasons for pardoning Richard Nixon
GRCC rededicates Ford Fieldhouse
Grand Rapids Community College recently reopened the Ford Fieldhouse, in honor of Gerald R. Ford, following a $8M renovation project and is now equipped with numerous facility updates and enhanced student athlete experiences
Lt. Gen. Robert Caslen receives 2018 Gerald R. Ford Legends Award
Lt. Gen. (Ret) Robert Caslen, Jr. was presented the Gerald R. Ford Legends Award which is presented to former centers who, in addition to standout football careers, have also made significant contributions in the football, business, or philanthropic communities
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
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
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
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
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