Mar
27
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of America, how is your family’s story a part of that history? Join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library for a free National Reading Month program to find out how one author answered that question!Jean…
Mar
26
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Ford, as recounted by Thomas DeFrank. As the only reporter still covering the White House today who also covered President Ford during the Bicentennial, DeFrank offers a unique,…
Mar
25
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
Celebrate the pivotal moments of America's Bicentennial celebration through the eyes of President Gerald Ford, as recounted by Thomas DeFrank. As the only reporter still covering the White House today who also covered President Ford during the Bicentennial, DeFrank offers a…
Mar
24
2026
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
We welcome Randy Thelen, President & CEO of The Right Place and Bradley T. French, Member and Chief Strategy Officer, Bodman PLC.From manufacturing exports and international investment to supply chains and trade policy, global forces play a powerful role in…
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 Pardons…
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 Pardons…
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
Who better to explore the legacy of President Gerald R. Ford than Richard Norton Smith? Author of An Ordinary Man, the definitive biography of our 38th President, Smith will be joined by interlocutor and Foundation trustee Hank Meijer for an evening of lively,…
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…