Bicentennial Gifts

Photograph of President Gerald R. Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, and Prime Minister and Mrs. Liam Cosgrave of Ireland Admiring the Bicentennial Waterford Crystal Vase the Cosgraves Presented to the Fords in the Yellow Oval Room Prior to a State Dinner Honoring Prime Minister Cosgrave Show less

This photograph depicts a Bicentennial gift presentation. Lewie H. Miller, Jr., the President of Bible Displays & Lectures, Inc., is presenting the Aitken Bible silver ingot in a glass display case to Milton Mitler, the White House Coordinator of Bicentennial Affairs. The Aitken Bible was the first English language Bible printed in the United States. Show less

The Bicentennial Rifle is a 30-30 caliber Marlin rifle that was hand-carved and engraved by Fred D. Henderson in honor of the Bicentennial of the American Revolution (1776-1976). Mr. Henderson sent the rifle to President Gerald R. Ford as a Bicentennial gift. Show less

President Gerald R. Ford and White House Coordinator of Bicentennial Affairs Milt Mitler Viewing a Plaque of the Declaration of Independence Written Out in Alphabet Noodles Show less

Gerald R. Ford used this Jerusalem Bible given to him by his son, Mike, for both his Vice Presidential and Presidential swearing-in ceremonies. The Bible features a black cover, white pages with gold leaf trim, and a red ribbon bookmark. The Bible was on display on the "American Freedom Train." Show less