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National Security Council Meeting Minutes for Meetings on the Vietnam War Meeting Date (click on date to open file) Topics Discussed Pages March 28, 1975 Middle East, Vietnam, Cambodia 21 April 9, 1975 Vietnam, Cambodia 30 April 24, 1975 Indochina Evacuation 7 April 28, 1975 Indochina Evacuation 10 May 12, 1975 Seizure of American Ship Mayaguez by the Cambodians 15 May 13, 1975 (morning) Seizure of American Ship Mayaguez by the Cambodians 17 May 13, 1975 (evening) Seizure of American Ship …
President Gerald R. Ford's Executive Order 11905: United States Foreign Intelligence Activities Table of Contents February 18, 1976 Jump to the section banning political assassination [Text from the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents , Vol. 12, No. 8, February 23, 1976] By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States, including the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, and as President of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as …
The White House Prom At the time her father became President of the United States, Susan Ford was beginning her senior year at Holton-Arms School, an independent academy for girls in Bethesda, Maryland. When her class started planning their prom they turned to her for a venue. Susan Ford hosted the dance at the White House on May 31, 1975, the first – and to date only – prom to be held there. The class of 1975 covered the cost of the evening with funds they had been raising since seventh grade. Prom …
Statement About the Intelligence Community Reforms from the President Ford '76 Fact Book --Overview-- Information acquired by intelligence gathering sources is a fundamental component in the formulation of the foreign policy of the United States. A major objective of that policy is to provide for national security, which in the 70's requires preparation against economic reprisal and international terrorism as well as the threat of military action. Achieving this objective requires effective and …
The Fords Gerald R. Ford Explore the life of the 38th President Betty Ford Explore the life of Betty Ford Timeline of President Ford's Life and Career Timeline of Elizabeth (Betty) Bloomer Ford's Life and Career Combined Loading timeline: Combined Timeline of Gerald and Betty Ford ... Tributes and Honors President Ford died on December 26, 2006 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California. After ceremonies in California, Washington, and Grand Rapids, he was interred on the grounds of the Gerald R. Ford …
Intelligence Community Investigations and Reforms, 1975-1976 Revelations of alleged intelligence community abuses first appeared in the New York Times in late 1974, leading to investigations by the Commission on CIA Activities Within the United States (also known as the Rockefeller Commission) and the congressional Church and Pike Committees. After the Rockefeller Commission presented its report to President Ford in June 1975, he asked his Intelligence Coordinating Group to review the Commission's …
Ask us about having the Museum's Education Specialist come to your local school! Whether it is a student program on American history, or a teacher in-service on finding and using high-quality primary sources, we want to bring the National Archives' documents into your classroom. Email Ford.Education@NARA.gov for more …
White House Photographic Office, 1974-77 This collection contains contact sheets and negatives for approximately 290,000 photos of President Ford, his staff, and his family during the Ford administration. The images show activities in White House meeting rooms, offices, and the family residence; visits to Camp David; flights on Air Force One; President Ford and Mrs. Ford's domestic and overseas trips; visits by foreign leaders; vacations in Colorado; and campaign swings. Ford Digital Library portal to …
Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 Photograph of President Gerald Ford and Several Members of Congress at the Signing Ceremony for S.5, the Government in the Sunshine Act, in the White House Rose Garden President Gerald Ford and Several Members of Congress at the Signing Ceremony for S.5, the Government in the Sunshine Act, in the White House Rose Garden View in the National Archives Catalog President Gerald Ford and Several Members of Congress at the Signing Ceremony for S.5, the Government in the …
Museum Hours of Operation Monday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM Sunday: 12 PM - 5 PM The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Starting on July 21, 2025, tickets to the Museum on Mondays will need to be purchased online as the Museum Store will be closed. Admission Adults: $17.00 Seniors & Military: $14.00 College Students: $13.00 Ages 6-18: $11.00 Children under 5: Free Free parking is available for all Museum patrons. Buy Tickets Additional Information Can't find what you're …
President Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge Each year, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Museum, and Foundation collaborate on this unique competition for high school students. Students are asked to write a 500-750 word original essay taking a trait President Ford was known for and relating it to the world today. The trait changes annually. The complete list of rules can be found here. The President Gerald R. Ford Essay Challenge is co-sponsored by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum …
Gerald R. Ford: A Selected Bibliography The list below describes a selection of published biographies and memoirs concerning President Ford's career, especially his presidency. For more information about published sources concerning President Ford, his administration, or issues and events of his presidency, contact the Ford Library. American Energy Policy in the 1970s . Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 2014. Edited by Robert Lifset. Bauer, Stephen M. At Ease in the White House: The Uninhibited …
Library Collections The 1974-77 Presidential papers of Gerald Ford and his White House staff form the core Ford Library collection in Ann Arbor. These are supplemented by the pre- and post-presidential papers of Gerald Ford, the papers of Betty Ford, collections of Federal records, and more. Former government officials have donated personal papers, researchers in the period have given copies of research interviews, and private individuals associated with the issues and events of the time have given their …
Brent Cebul Wins 2011 Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce that Brent Cebul has been chosen as the 2011 winner of the Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter. Mr. Cebul is a doctoral student in American History at the University of Virginia and is completing his doctoral dissertation: Freedom From: Small Government, Big Government Policies, and the Rise of Blue Collar Republicans, 1970-1994. He is …
Adam M. Saunders Wins 2008 Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is proud to announce that Adam M. Saunders has been chosen as the 2008 winner of the Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter. Mr. Saunders is a doctoral student in Comparative Social Policy at Trinity College, University of Oxford and is completing his doctoral dissertation: Power and the Welfare State: The Political Economy of American and British Unemployment …
Core Collections on Science and Technology September 2005 National policies and programs in science and technology are among the historical issues documented in the estimated 20 million pages of archival material at the Ford Library. Some of these materials are summarized below, but more is available in many different collections. Not included, for example, are extensive additional files on energy and environmental policies. Anyone may use these collections, and Library staff can provide database …
Songs That Healed a Nation with Reverend Robert Jones Details Date October 10, 2024 Time 6:30 pm EDT Location Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Ann Arbor, MI Type Performances Join us as Reverend Robert Jones performs and tells the stories of many of America’s most iconic songs of healing. Register …
Be Bold Like Betty Details Date September 27, 2024 Time 2:00 pm EDT Location Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Grand Rapids, MI Type Special Events Join us in honoring First Lady Betty Ford, breast cancer survivor and advocate for breast cancer awareness. When Mrs. Ford was diagnosed 50 years ago, she became a champion for the cause and had a tremendous impact on increasing screening rates across the nation. Corewell Health, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, and Ford Presidential Foundation will …
The American Presidency on Screen Details Date October 17, 2024 Time 6:30 pm EDT Location Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library Ann Arbor, MI Type Film screenings Produced by the Washington Political Film Foundation, "The American Presidency on Screen" is a project that seeks to help reverse today's trend toward political polarization that threatens the basic strengths that have underpinned the "great …
The Legacy of President Ford and His Friendship with President Carter Details Date October 31, 2024 Time 6:30 pm EDT Location Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Grand Rapids, MI Type Dialogues 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. Register …