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America at 250, with Special Emphasis on the Proposition that All Men are Created Equal
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Two-hundred and fifty years ago, America famously proclaimed that “all men are created equal.” That same year, Pennsylvanians led by Benjamin Franklin declared that “all men are born equally free and independent.”
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Gerald Ford and an Old Sentence that Feels Unexpectedly Modern
An A250 presentation that accompanies the Northwest Ordinance exhibit at the Ford Presidential Library from April 1-30.
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Use Your Voice with Jean Alicia Elster
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, how is your family’s story a part of that history?
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Gerald Ford and America's Bicentennial with Thomas DeFrank
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Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Ford, as recounted by journalist Thomas DeFrank.
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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker
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Following historical records and personal accounts, "Of Pardons and Presidents" examines the life of Benton Becker, against the backdrop of the social and political history of Washington, DC.
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“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page
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Queen Elizabeth II met with President Ford at the White House – not to mention with four of his predecessors and eight of his successors. Indeed, she met with more U.S. presidents than any other person in history.
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Ford Library Blood Drive
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Please join us for a blood drive at Gerald R. Ford Library on Monday, January 26 from 12 - 6 p.m. Just one blood donation can save up to three lives!
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The Entertainer-in-Chief: How Gerald Ford and Saturday Night Live Remade the American Presidency
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Gerald Ford became president at an unprecedented time of intensifying media scrutiny and growing public cynicism. To build back public trust in the presidency, he reluctantly turned to entertainment television.
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Make Your Mark: Lessons in Character from Seven Presidents
Award-winning author Mark K. Updegrove offers incisive, compelling sketches of seven modern presidents and the character trait that made each suited to his moment in the Oval Office.
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50 Years Later, the Legacy of President Ford’s Signature
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Nearly fifty years ago, a groundbreaking moment changed the course of history. On October 7, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed Public Law 94-106, opening enrollment to women at all US service academies.