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The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) will be the largest, most powerful warship the world has ever seen - ten times larger than the USS Langley (CV 1), America's first aircraft carrier. The Ford will define a new class of these capital ships, more dynamic, more capable than any that has sailed before her. Yet the legacy of her predecessors dating back nearly a century can be seen in her lines and courses through her steel.
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When Judge John Sirica gaveled the trial of the Watergate seven to order on January 8, 1973, federal investigators had already discovered a covert slush fund used to underwrite nefarious activities against Democrats. The money and the men on trial could be linked to the Committee to Re-elect the President (CRP) at whose head sat the former Attorney General of the United States, and President Nixon’s former law partner, John Mitchell. At the trial, E. Howard Hunt, who had planned the break-in, and four of the burglars pleaded guilty. G. Gordon Liddy, who helped in the planning, and James McCord, the other burglar, refused to cooperate, were convicted of various charges, and sentenced to prison.
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On the evening of Monday, November 1, 1976, Air Force One, dubbed The Spirit of ’76 in this the nation’s Bicentennial year, touched down at Kent County Airport.Following a hard day of campaigning in Ohio and Detroit, the President of the United States and the First Lady had returned home to cast their votes the next day in an election that would decide whether he would continue serving as President for the next four years. As recently as three years before, it was an election neither had contemplated.
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In this small exhibit, visitors will learn about Betty Ford’s breast cancer diagnosis just six weeks into her husband’s presidency. In an era when breast cancer was a private disease, Betty’s decision to go public with her diagnosis and to give the media access to her recovery transformed breast cancer awareness in the United States.
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Gerald Ford’s historic presidency with a new temporary exhibit, Ford at 50: Decisions that Defined a Presidency.
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2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. This exhibit uses photographs to provide a moving, intimate, and powerful look at the Vietnam War, capturing how presidents grappled with the reality of war and the American public’s changing responses to the conflict. Visitors can explore the history of the war and view iconic prints from American photojournalists.
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To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, visitors to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum can enjoy a pop-up exhibit in the lobby. In honor of the Greatest Generation, original artifacts and narrative text will highlight military service, life on the home front, and presidents who served, including Gerald R. Ford. Artifacts include a mess table made by Steelecase like the one used to sign the Instrument of Surrender in 1945, and much more! The Museum lobby will be free for visitors.
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We are thrilled to welcome back the Ann Arbor Modern Quilt Guild to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library! The Modern Quilt Guild Exhibit features an array of hand crafted and one-of-a-kind pieces that celebrate the unique art form that is quilting. Many of the designs focus on the use of negative space, improvisational techniques and the use of modern fabrics. The temporary exhibit will be on display in our auditorium during December and January and is free to visitors.
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The American nation had never faced a presidential election quite like the one in 1976. Gerald Ford, the incumbent, had assumed the presidency in 1974 and had not previously campaigned for the office. This opened the door for fellow Republican Ronald Reagan to challenge Ford's nomination, the first time since 1912 that a sitting Republican president had faced a primary challenge. After a hard-fought primary campaign, Ford eventually won the Republican nomination. However, polls showed Ford trailing his Democratic opponent, Jimmy Carter.
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum participates as a venue in ArtPrize, an international art competition and cultural festival held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Museum visitors can enjoy sculptures, paintings, photography, and interactive pieces from over 50 artists in a display that spreads from the museum's outdoor plaza to the lobby to the temporary gallery.
During ArtPrize, Museum admission is free and hours are extended, Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.