May 22 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
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. What did she do with that unprecedented access? Quite a bit…
May 21 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
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. What did she do with that unprecedented access? Quite a bit…
Mar 17 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 We welcome Page Stoutland, consultant, NTI.The risk of nuclear weapon use is widely viewed as higher today than at any point since the Cold War. Long-standing security alliances appear to be weakening, prompting additional states to consider developing their own…
Mar 12 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
 Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal accounts, Of…
Mar 11 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 Highlighted by his experiences in San Clemente, California in September 1974 negotiating the pardon of President Nixon, Benton L. Becker is remembered in this thorough and heartwarming biography by his son. Following historical records and personal accounts, Of…
Mar 10 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 We welcome Michael McKinley, senior counselor, the Cohen Group. What does it mean for the United States to navigate a world of intensifying conflicts, shifting alliances, and renewed great-power competition? From ongoing wars to economic and technological rivalry…
Mar 5 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 Join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum on Thursday, March 5, for an engaging evening with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, as he discusses his latest book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs.…
Mar 3 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 A powerful autocratic wave is sweeping the globe. According to various measures, authoritarian governments have risen and democracies have declined worldwide over the past two decades. To ensure long-term peace, security, and human rights for billions of people, it is…
Feb 24 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome Bill Moseley, Dewitt Wallace Professor of Geography, Macalester College.This presentation examines the evolution of food security and agricultural development in post-colonial Africa and outlines a more sustainable path forward. Challenging the long-held…
Feb 10 2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
 We welcome, Joel Westra, Department Chair, Professor, Director, Pre-Law Program, Calvin UniversityAfter World War II ended, countries created the United Nations Charter, which was meant to help organize the world and prevent future conflict. Since that time,…