Online - 1:00pm

Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor

The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.

Online - 1:00pm

Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor

The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.

Online - 11:00am

Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor

The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.

Online - 11:00am

Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor

The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Peter Baker Days of Fire: Bush and Cheney in the White House

Peter Baker, senior White House Correspondent for the New York Times, recounted the Bush years, focusing on the personalities of Bush and his Vice President, Dick Cheney and their relationship with each other and with others in the Administration. Baker addressed the wide-spread opinion that Cheney was actually the driving force in the Bush administration, making the case that Cheney's influence, while decidedly strong early on, was less significant than many had thought and that by the end he was largely sidelined and marginalized.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Yanek Mieczkowski Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige

On Tuesday, January 14, 2014, The Gerald Ford Library hosted author Yanek Mieczkowski, who spoke about his new book, Eisenhower's Sputnik Moment: The Race for Space and World Prestige. The book captures the critical Cold War moment in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the world's first satellite. Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency suddenly changed. Mieczkowski took the audience through a comprehensive story of Eisenhower's reaction, including his refusal to panic. Ultimately the President guided America's space program, although in a sharp political conflict with John Kennedy, over sending men to the moon and improving America's global prestige.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Ken Walsh Prisoners of the White House

Ken Walsh, White House correspondent for U.S. News, spoke to a packed auditorium at the Ford Library about his new book, Prisoners of the White House. With a series of fascinating historical presidential photos, he took the audience through each administrations methods, from Roosevelt to Obama, for accessing the public mood and staying connected with the nation within an increasingly insular White House.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Mary Anne Borelli Politics, Policy, Power: The First Lady in the Modern Presidency

Mary Anne Borrelli, professor of government, author and groundbreaking scholar on the subject of the status and role of Americas First Lady, gave a lively presentation on the contributions that the presidents wives have made to the modern presidency. Exploring the eighty-plus years that stretch between the Hoover and the Obama presidencies, Borrelli discussed the extraordinary changes that have occurred in the office of the First Lady.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Hugh  Howard: Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Author Hugh Howard presented fascinating stories and picturesque slides of presidential residences during a well-received program. He wove together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the day-to-day lives of America's presidents outside of the White House. A book signing followed the program.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.

Ann Arbor, MI - 3:00pm

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.

Ann Arbor, MI - 1:00pm

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.

Ann Arbor, MI - 11:00am

Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign

Scott Wilson, White House Correspondent for the Washington Post and recipient of the 2012 Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, spoke about the challenges of covering today's White House in the age of social media and the permanent campaign.