Sep
4
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
In times of uncertainty each generation can benefit from looking to an earlier one for inspiration and hope.
The “Greatest Generation,” a term coined by Tom Brokaw, is one such generation that speaks to our times. They lived and came of age after the First…
Sep
2
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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 — Graff will discuss the legacy of the Greatest Generation, how World War II changed…
Apr
12
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum will be hosting author Gary D. Schmidt for the latest in our series of programs encouraging children to read, write, and "Find Your Voice." Schmidt, a resident of Alto, MI and professor of English at Calvin University,…
Mar
19
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Join us for a book discussion and sale with Yanek Mieczkowski, author of Surviving War, Oceans Apart. This work takes readers to two countries ravaged by World War II, Poland and Japan, recounting the wartime experiences of teenagers Bogdan and Seiko.…
Mar
18
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Join us for a book discussion and sale with Yanek Mieczkowski, author of Surviving War, Oceans Apart. This work takes readers to two countries ravaged by World War II, Poland and Japan, recounting the wartime experiences of teenagers Bogdan and Seiko…
Feb
20
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't.A book signing will follow the program.
Feb
19
2025
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't.A book signing will follow the program.
Nov
7
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
H.W. Brands is coming back to the Ford two days after the 2024 presidential election. The bestselling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist will talk about the significance of the Ford administration at a time when Americans were dispirited by the looming defeat of the Vietnam…
Oct
31
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Distinguished professor at Francis Marion University and celebrated author, Dr. Scott Kaufman, will talk about Gerald Ford’s legacy and his special relationship with Jimmy Carter.
Oct
30
2024
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Distinguished professor at Francis Marion University and celebrated author, Dr. Scott Kaufman, will talk about Gerald Ford’s legacy and his special relationship with Jimmy Carter.