Recent Events Archives
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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Garrett Graff “Raven Rock: The Story of the U.S. Government’s Secret Plan to Save Itself”
Journalist and author Garrett Graff presented a lecture at the Library on his recently published book “Raven Rock” which details the U.S. government’s plan to survive after a catastrophic attack on U.S. soil
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H.W. Brands “The Golden Age of the Senate”
Historian H.W. Brands presented his lecture “The Golden age of the Senate” which focused on the three most noted members of Congress during the first half of the nineteenth century: John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and Daniel Webster
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Victors of Character live performance
The “Victors of Character” live performance brings to life the true story of Gerald R. Ford and Willis Ward during their days on the Michigan Wolverine football team, as their character was both tested and shaped
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Peter Baker “Obama: The Call of History”
Peter Baker, Gerald R. Ford Journalism Award Recipient and journalist, presented a lecture on his new book “Obama: The Call of History”, a vivid and in-depth illustrated account of Barack Obama’s eight years as President of the United States.
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Colonel Richard Camp (Ret.) “Ringed by Fire: Siege of Khe Sanh 1968”
Following his lecture the night before at the Museum, Colonel Richard Camp (Ret.) presented “Ringed by Fire: Siege of Khe Sanh 1968” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library which covered his experience serving in Vietnam War while preparing for the Tet Offensive
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Colonel Richard Camp (Ret.) “Ringed by Fire: Siege of Khe Sanh 1968”
Colonel Richard Camp (Ret.) presented “Ringed by Fire: Siege of Khe Sanh 1968” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum covering his experience in Vietnam with details on his time spent dodging artillery and rocket rounds while preparing for the Tet Offensive
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Edward Marolda “Admirals Under Fire: U.S. Naval Leaders and the Vietnam War”
Historian Edward J. Marolda, Ph.D presented “Admirals Under Fire” which focuses on four U.S. Naval officers that were instrumental in the evolution of the Vietnam War, how it started, and its conclusion
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CBS News’ David Martin and Mary Walsh “The New Cold War”
Recipients of the 2016 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Award for Distinguished Reporting on National Defense, CBS News journalist David Martin and producer Mary Walsh, presented a lecture on their story “The New Cold War”
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