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All Events Oct 17 2024 The American Presidency on Screen Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Produced by the Washington Political Film Foundation, "The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great experiment." Oct 17 2024 The American Presidency on Screen Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Produced by the Washington Political Film Foundation, "The American Presidency …
Select Photographs of Gerald and Betty Ford Pre-Presidential Period, 1884-1974 The primary focus of the collection of about 230 photographs is President and Mrs. Ford's lives prior to their move into the White House. View Gallery Ford Presidential Period View photographs from the Ford presidency grouped by topic. View Gallery Media Photo Kits A small collection of roughly 85 key photographs from all periods of Gerald and Betty Ford's lives. View Gallery B0570-24 Queen Elizabeth State Dinner President and …
Pre-Presidential Period, 1884-1974 This web page provides access to images of about 230 photographs comprising Series H (Historical Photographs) of the Ford Library's White House Photographic Office collection. They cover members of the Ford, Gardner, and Bloomer families. The Gardners were President Ford's mother's family and the Bloomers were Betty Ford's family. The primary mission of the White House Photographic Office was to supply all the photographic needs of the President, the Vice-President, and …
Visit Museum Grand Rapids, Michigan Hours Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Plan Your Visit Museum Grand Rapids, MI Map Library Ann Arbor, Michigan Hours Monday - Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Research by appointment only. Plan Your Visit Ann Arbor, MI …
Funeral Tributes and Honors A1813-05 - President Ford and his golden retriever, Liberty, in the Oval Office. November 7, 1974. A1813-05 - President Ford and his golden retriever, Liberty, in the Oval Office. November 7, 1974. A1813-05 - President Ford and his golden retriever, Liberty, in the Oval Office. November 7, 1974. A1813-05 - President Ford and his golden retriever, Liberty, in the Oval Office. November 7, 1974. President Gerald Ford died at his California home on December 26, 2006. He was 93 years …
Recent Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Research Travel Grant Recipients Spring 2022 Grants Akdag, Menderes, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Turkish-American Relations from American Perspective in the Gerald R. Ford Era Billups, William Robert, Emory University, The Battle of the Bus: Anti-Busing Violence and the Long Civil Rights Era Gong, Bingyi, Osaka University, Entangling Alliance in Economic Rapproachement: Western Countries and U.S. Computer Export to China, 1969-2001 Grinchpun, Boris Matias, …
Josh Mound Wins 2010 Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce that Josh Mound has been chosen as the 2010 winner of the Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter. Mr. Mound is a doctoral student in History and Sociology at the University of Michigan and is completing his doctoral dissertation: Inflated Hopes, Taxing Times: The Politics of Economic Crisis in the Long 1970s. He is examining contested economic …
Ford Library Research Room Procedures Ford Library Research Room Policies and Procedures The following procedures and processes for conducting on-site research at the Ford Library are in effect. Research Room Operations: The research room is open Monday through Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. by scheduled appointment only. Appointments are made on a first come, first served basis, following consultation with an archivist. The Library is closed on Federal holidays. View a list of Federal Holidays and …
Address by President Gerald R. Ford at the University of Hawaii December 7, 1975 Thank you very much, Dr. Kleinjans. Governor Ariyoshi, Senator Fong, Congressman Matsunaga, Dr. Matsuda, students, faculty, and members of the community here in Hawaii: It was nice to see you, Doctor. I had the honor for a good many years of representing an area, a wonderful community, from which the Doctor came. I know more of his relatives perhaps than he does -- [Iaughter] -- and they were always very kind to me, for which …
Photo Descriptions and Contact Sheet Images Click on a date to access a detailed report describing the photographs taken by the White House photographers that day. Reports contain links to digitized copies of contact sheets (1:1 images of 35 mm negatives) for each film roll. See also an alternate page with a calendar interface . White House Photographs, August 9, 1974 White House Photographs, August 10, 1974 White House Photographs, August 11, 1974 White House Photographs, August 12, 1974 White House …
White House Photographic Office Photographs, 1974-1977 See container list for Volumes 1-64 Container List - Part 2 Volume 65 - Ford White House Photographs Contact Sheets (links will display contact sheets) A6400 , 09/11/1975 A6401 , 09/11/1975 A6402 , 09/11/1975 A6403 , 09/11/1975 A6404 , 09/11/1975 A6405 , 09/11/1975 A6406 , 09/11/1975 A6407 , 09/11/1975 A6408 , 09/11/1975 A6409 , 09/14/1975 A6410 , 09/14/1975 A6411 , 09/14/1975 A6412 , 09/14/1975 A6413 , 09/14/1975 A6414 , 09/11/1975 A6415 , 09/12/1975 …
1974 State Dinners August 16, 1974 - King Hussein of Jordan Dinner Menu Entertainment Program (not found) Photographs Dinner Invitation Entertainment Invitation (not found) Event Outline Fact Sheet Guest List (Ford Daily Diary) Seating Chart "Memcon" from private discussions September 12, 1974 - Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin Dinner Menu Entertainment Program Photographs Dinner Invitation Entertainment Invitation Event Outline Fact Sheet (not found) Guest List (Ford Daily Diary) Seating Chart "Memcon" from …
News Notes for Ford Library Researchers Upcoming Deadlines 2001 December 27, 2001 The Library completed review for possible declassification in the folders of one country in the collection National Security Adviser. Presidential Country Files for East Asia and the Pacific . The folders and estimated page counts are: Malaysia (100 pp.). December 10, 2001 The Library completed review for possible declassification in the folders of one country in the collection National Security Adviser. Presidential Country …
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Lobby and Exhibit Spaces The following procedures for visiting the lobby and exhibit spaces at the Ford Library are in effect. Lobby and Exhibit Space Operations: The lobby and exhibit spaces are open Monday through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. They are closed on all Federal holidays. View list of Federal Holidays here. Admission: Admission is free and on a first come, first served basis. General Information: Guided tours are not available. Food and water are not …
Ribbon Cutting for Showcase Exhibit "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer" Details Date September 26, 2024 Time 3:00 pm EDT Location Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Grand Rapids, MI Type Exhibit Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony to open the showcase exhibit "The Betty Blip: Betty Ford's Battle Against Breast Cancer." Special remarks will be given by Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United …
Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 8, 1918 and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the third child and only daughter of Hortense Neahr and William Stephenson Bloomer. Mr. Bloomer, a factory parts salesman, passed away in 1934; when Betty was sixteen years old. Mrs. Bloomer, remembered by her daughter as “strong and kind and principled," survived him until 1948. At an early age, Betty Bloomer developed a passion for dance. Upon graduation from Central High School in …
How to Order Reproductions President Ford discusses the evacuation of Saigon with Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs Brent Scowcroft during a late night meeting in the White House residence. April 28, 1975. There are two ways to obtain reproductions of the textual and audiovisual materials in our holdings - make your own copies or order copies. Make Your Own Copies A self-service, black-and-white photocopier is available in our Research Room. The …
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits an assortment of historical artifacts that illustrate the life and times of Gerald R. Ford. The goal of the Ford Museum is to preserve this collection so that future generations might better understand the legacy of the nation's 38th President. The Ford Museum in Grand Rapids holds around 19,000 artifacts, an assortment of historical artifacts that illustrate the life and times of Gerald R. Ford. These objects include gifts received …
Library Hours of Operation Closed on Federal Holidays . Lobby and Exhibit Spaces Monday - Friday : 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Research Room Monday - Friday by appointment only : 8:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Send us a message or call 734-205-0555 to make an appointment. Admission Admission and parking is free. Location 1000 Beal Avenue Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734-205-0555 Get Directions Accessibility All areas of the Museum and Library are ADA compliant , and are accessible to people in wheelchairs via ramps and …
Prior to the ratification of the 25th Amendment, the rules of succession to the Presidency were constitutionally vague. The Constitution did not specify whether the Vice President would become President or Acting President if the President were to die, resign, be removed from office, or become disabled. Due to the lack of clarity, some Presidents and their Vice Presidents took it upon themselves to draft agreements for handling Presidential succession and inability. These agreements specified the terms for …