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"Those who vote, whether they vote for the Republican or Democratic candidates or for others, will be voting yes for our system of Government, our tradition of American Government of the people and by the people." –President Ford’s statement encouraging citizens to vote 11/4/1974
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Congratulations to Anton who completed his Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting his journey at the @LBJLibrary, he zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries!
Well done!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃🕷️🍬
Betty Ford greeted children participating in trick or treating for UNICEF at the White House on October 31, 1974.
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Happy #NationalCatDay! 🐾Meet Shan, the Ford family's miniature Seal point Siamese! Named after a village in China Gerald Ford visited while in Congress, Shan loved sunbathing in the White House solarium and playing with the fringe under the Lincoln bed.
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The November 15 deadline is approaching for the 2027 Spring Padnos Museum Internship!
If you are an upper-level undergraduate or a graduate student looking for hands-on experience in a museum, come join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! bit.ly/4yjHPID
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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
More ▶️bit.ly/4cQRBKB
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We’re excited to share the Letters to the Presidents website that features records from across the Presidential Libraries in partnership with the
@archivesfdn.
Letters are added regularly to the website, so check back for more!
letterstothepresidents.org #America250
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Closing soon! A special display at the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids features the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, on loan from the @USNatArchives. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Nov. 1.
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“The search for human freedom can never be complete without freedom for women,” Betty Ford told those gathered at the Greater Cleveland Congress of International Women’s Year #otd in 1975.
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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
More ▶️bit.ly/4cQRBKB
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Congratulations to Nicholas who completed his Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting his journey in 2018, he has visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, beginning with the @IkeLibrary! Well done!
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The November 15 deadline is approaching for the 2027 Spring Padnos Museum Internship!
If you are an upper-level undergraduate or a graduate student looking for hands-on experience in a museum, come join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! bit.ly/4yjHPID
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#OTD in 1975, Betty Ford planted a tree on the North Lawn of the White House in commemoration of the American Bicentennial. The seedling had been specially cultivated from an American Elm tree planted by President John Quincy Adams.
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To learn about the day-to-day appointments, visitors, and meetings the President kept, check out our minute-by-minute Daily Diary and Contact Sheets from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977!
Explore the resources here: fordlibrarymuseum.gov/digita…
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#OTD in 1976, President Ford presented the National Medal of Science to Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, the "First Lady of Physics," in the East Room at the White House.
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Congratulations to Susan and Rick who completed their Presidential Passports at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting their journey in 2018, they have visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, beginning with the @TrumanLibrary! Well done!
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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. More ▶️bit.ly/4cQRBKB
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❤️Happy anniversary to the Fords! ❤️
Gerald Ford was introduced to Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer Warren by mutual friends in August 1947. The couple married on October 15, 1948 at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Congratulations to William who completed his Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting the journey in 2017 at the @HooverPresLib, he zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries! Well done, William!
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Let's time travel back to 1976! We're celebrating America's 250th by highlighting an item from our collection each month that was gifted to President Ford during Bicentennial celebrations.
The pieces are weird, wacky & wonderful - you won't believe what ended up in the Museum!
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Today, @WhiteHouseHstry launches the White House Workers History Project, a new digital history platform dedicated to sharing the lives, stories, and contributions of the nonpolitical staff who have worked at the White House from 1789 to the present.
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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Congratulations to Leigh Ann and Michael who completed their Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting their journey in 2019 at the @NixonLibrary, they zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries! Well done!
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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. More ▶️bit.ly/4cQRBKB
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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How did two former foes become allies? Discover the depth of the Anglo-American "Special Relationship" in the exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen" before it closes October 25!
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Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory, defining the rights guaranteed in that territory, and creating a process for admitting new states to the United States.
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Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, former staffers to President George H. W. Bush, bring together harrowing & hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past 60 years-from the Rose Garden to Air Force One & more! Join us in Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor bit.ly/4wH55QR
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Congratulations to Toni and Karen who completed their Presidential Passports at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
In just TWO years, they visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, starting with the @Reagan_Library! Well done!
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Congratulations to #ArtPrize artists Daniel Muellerleile whose "Michigan Poem Lighthouse" sculpture won the Public Vote for Installation and to Leon Lou who won an Asian Art Award for his "Portraiture in action 4"!🥳🥳🥳
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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Happy American Archives Month!
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library preserves and makes accessible documents, photographs, audio, film, and video recordings to offer unparalleled access to the history of the Ford Administration and the life of President Ford and Mrs. Ford!
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Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, former staffers to President George H. W. Bush, bring together harrowing & hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past 60 years-from the Rose Garden to Air Force One & more! Join us in Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor bit.ly/4wH55QR
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It's the final week of @ArtPrize! Ford Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 30 artists in a display from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby.
During ArtPrize, art viewing hours are extended, Mon. - Sat. 10am - 8pm.
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Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory, defining the rights guaranteed in that territory, and creating a process for admitting new states to the United States.
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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#OTD in 1976, President Ford grilled steaks with Mrs. Ford, his daughter Susan, and Susan’s roommates in the backyard of Susan’s residence in Alexandria, Virginia.
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Congrats to Robin and Bob who completed their Presidential Passports at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉
They worked their way across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries. And they've visited all 50 states! AND they've visited 50 National Parks so far!
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It's hard to believe but #ArtPrize is already at the halfway mark!
Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 30 artists in a display from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby.
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#OTD in 1974, President & Mrs. Ford welcomed President Giovanni Leone & Mrs. Leone of Italy. The leaders met in the Oval Office, both had backgrounds as lawyers and Leone had been a member of Italy’s Constitutional Assembly just as Ford had served in the House of Representatives.
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How did two former foes become allies? Discover the depth of the Anglo-American "Special Relationship" in the exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen."
The exhibit explores pivotal moments from WWII to the Cold War, and culminates in Queen Elizabeth II’s Bicentennial visit.
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Happy @ArtPrize! 🎨🏆
Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 30 artists in a display from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby.
During ArtPrize, art viewing hours are extended, Mon. - Sat. 10am - 8pm, Sun. noon - 6pm.
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Congratulations to Kathy and Randy who completed their Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉
Starting the journey in Texas at the George W. Bush Presidential Library, they zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries!
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Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, former staffers to President George H. W. Bush, bring together harrowing & hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past 60 years-from the Rose Garden to Air Force One & more! Join us in Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor bit.ly/4wH55QR
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Happy @ArtPrize! Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 30 artists in a display from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby.
During ArtPrize, art viewing hours are extended, Mon. - Sat. 10am - 8pm, Sun. noon - 6pm.
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#OTD in 1976, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter faced off in the first of their three Presidential debates. Held at the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the night’s topic was domestic and economic policy.
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him. Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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Happy @ArtPrize! Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 30 artists in a display from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby.
During ArtPrize, art viewing hours are extended, Mon. - Sat. 10am - 8pm, Sun. noon - 6pm.
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Jean Becker and Tom Collamore, former staffers to President George H. W. Bush, bring together harrowing & hilarious stories behind presidential events over the past 60 years-from the Rose Garden to Air Force One & more! Join us in Grand Rapids or Ann Arbor bit.ly/4wH55QR
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From the Declaration to pop culture, how much do you know about American history? Build your team of up to 4 players (or join a team) and test your knowledge in multiple rounds of fun and challenging questions at the Library.
Registration not required! bit.ly/4xHeQPe
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We are counting down the hours until #ArtPrize kicks off on Friday, September 18!
More and more artists are installing their stunning pieces at the Museum - we are honored to showcase more than 30 entries for this year's competition!
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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: bit.ly/4xjcciF
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Maggie Flynn, an #ArtPrize artist exhibiting at the Ford Museum, incorporates her family's history into her works.
As part of our celebration of American's 250th birthday, come meet her, hear about her inspirations, and learn more about how you can Create Art in Your Community.
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