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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Creating a Culture of Excellence – Captain John Meier, Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
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In a wide-ranging presentation at the Library, Captain John Meier discussed many of the technical advances of the new Ford aircraft carrier and the more efficient interior design within the same hull as the Nimitz class carriers. The new ship will be able to launch aircraft more quickly while costing less to maintain, saving the Navy a projected $4 billion over the ship's 50-year life span. Captain Meier spoke with enthusiasm and pride about the ship and the very great challenge of selecting and building the crew. He stressed that in selecting the crew, the content of their personal character is key, adding that one can teach skills, but character is core. He uses his leadership philosophy to shape every aspect of the culture of life on board, viewing himself as a steward of Americas sons and daughters.
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Creating a Culture of Excellence – Captain John Meier, Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
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In a wide-ranging presentation at the Library, Captain John Meier discussed many of the technical advances of the new Ford aircraft carrier and the more efficient interior design within the same hull as the Nimitz class carriers. The new ship will be able to launch aircraft more quickly while costing less to maintain, saving the Navy a projected $4 billion over the ship's 50-year life span. Captain Meier spoke with enthusiasm and pride about the ship and the very great challenge of selecting and building the crew. He stressed that in selecting the crew, the content of their personal character is key, adding that one can teach skills, but character is core. He uses his leadership philosophy to shape every aspect of the culture of life on board, viewing himself as a steward of Americas sons and daughters.
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Creating a Culture of Excellence – Captain John Meier, Commanding Officer, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78)
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In a wide-ranging presentation at the Library, Captain John Meier discussed many of the technical advances of the new Ford aircraft carrier and the more efficient interior design within the same hull as the Nimitz class carriers. The new ship will be able to launch aircraft more quickly while costing less to maintain, saving the Navy a projected $4 billion over the ship's 50-year life span. Captain Meier spoke with enthusiasm and pride about the ship and the very great challenge of selecting and building the crew. He stressed that in selecting the crew, the content of their personal character is key, adding that one can teach skills, but character is core. He uses his leadership philosophy to shape every aspect of the culture of life on board, viewing himself as a steward of Americas sons and daughters.
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Don Faber The Boy Governor: Stevens T. Mason and the Birth of Michigan Politics
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Ann Arbor historian and journalist Don Faber spoke at the Library about the historic accomplishments of Michigans first and youngest governor, as vividly depicted in his new book on the subject.
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Don Faber The Boy Governor: Stevens T. Mason and the Birth of Michigan Politics
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Ann Arbor historian and journalist Don Faber spoke at the Library about the historic accomplishments of Michigans first and youngest governor, as vividly depicted in his new book on the subject.
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Don Faber The Boy Governor: Stevens T. Mason and the Birth of Michigan Politics
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Ann Arbor historian and journalist Don Faber spoke at the Library about the historic accomplishments of Michigans first and youngest governor, as vividly depicted in his new book on the subject.
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Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign
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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.
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Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign
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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.
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Scott WilsonChiseling Small Cracks in a Cement Wall: Covering the White House in the Age of Obama, Twitter, and the Permanent Campaign
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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.