Betty Ford greets reporters standing in front of a bus that says "Early detection saves lives...it may save yours"

The Betty Blip: Betty Ford’s Battle Against Breast Cancer

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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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.
artist standing at an easel speaking into a microphone while drawing

The President and the Cartoonist

Library - Ann Arbor
On-Site
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Visitors can explore some of the key moments of Gerald R. Ford’s Presidency through an exhibition of the works of Pulitzer-prize winning cartoonist Pat Oliphant.
The lobby of the Museum in Grand Rapids displays a collection of art from various artists.

ArtPrize

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum hosts artists for ArtPrize, an annual, international art competition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ArtPrize celebrates artists working in the mediums of visual or experiential art from all over the world. Museum lobby is free during ArtPrize.
Model train set with iconic Grand Rapids buildings

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Express Train

Museum - Grand Rapids
On-Site
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Express train display includes many nods to Gerald R. Ford’s life in Grand Rapids, including South High School, Bill’s Place Diner, the Quonset Hut used in his congressional campaign, and a replica of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Visiting the train is free, but guests will need tickets to visit the galleries.