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"Of Pardons and Presidents" with Dr. Brian C. Becker


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. Find an Event

“The Queen and Her Presidents: The Hidden Hand That Shaped History” with Susan Page


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. Find an Event

Ford Library Blood Drive


Make an appointment - make a difference! 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! Find an Event

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. Find an Event

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.  Find an Event

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. Find an Event

Perspectives on the Greatest Generation with Garrett Graff


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Join us for the author of two major oral histories about the turning points of World War II — the D-Day invasion of Europe as well as the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings of Japan. Find an Event

"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" Documentary Viewing


"On Healing Land, Birds Perch" is a documentary that tells the remarkable stories behind one of the most iconic Pulitzer Prize winning photos in history and explores the continuing aftershocks of the Vietnam War. Find an Event

The Vietnam War After Fifty Years: How to Think About Its Legacy and Meaning


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It’s been fifty years since the guns fell silent on the battlefields of Vietnam. How should we think about the war’s origins, escalation, and ultimate resolution? Find an Event

From Saigon to Service: One Refugee's Story of Gratitude and Giving Back


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From fleeing Vietnam as a young refugee to orchestrating Afghan evacuations four decades later, France Hoang's life embodies the American dream and the enduring spirit of service.
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