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The official Twitter account of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum, operated by the National Archives and Records Administration.
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#OTD in 1976, President Ford greets Uncle Sam and bagpipe players at McCoy Air Force Base in Orlando during a campaign trip to Florida. WHP: A8333-10A
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Due to weather, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids will close at 1pm & reopen Thursday, Feb. 13 at noon. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor will close at 2pm on Wednesday, Feb. 12 & reopen Thursday, Feb. 13 at 10:45am.
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Join us at the Ford Museum on March 19 at 6:30pm for an author talk on "Surviving War, Oceans Apart," a true story of hope, recovery from World War II's devastation and immigrants’ dreams of new lives in America. Register for the free program here:
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Join us at the Ford Library Feb. 19 at 6:30pm as tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't. Register for the free program here:
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Today marks the founding of the Boy Scouts of America on Feb. 8, 1910. “Junior” Ford joined the Boy Scouts in 1924 at age 12, rose through the scouting levels and attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1927.
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“I thought to myself of how lucky I was that my parent’s & grandparent’s generation had the vision and the determination to save it for us. Now it is our turn to make our own gift outright to those who will come after us 15 years, 40 years, 100 years from now.” #ArchivesLandscape
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He spoke about increasing the land set aside for national parks, recreation areas and wildlife sanctuaries. “I remember as a ranger the first time I stood alone on Inspiration Point over at Canyon Station looking out over this beautiful land.” #ArchivesLandscape NAID7518529
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While he spoke about his experiences at the park and plans to ask Congress to increase park land, Old Faithful erupted. Afterwards he said, “I always knew the Park Service was efficient and effective, and they really proved it just a moment ago.” NAID45644229 #ArchivesLandscape
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“There's something wonderful about the wide open spaces that is almost a necessity for Americans” Pres. Ford remarked at Yellowstone National Park on Aug. 29, 1976. “Being alone with nature strengthens our love for one another and for our country.” NAID45644227 #ArchivesLandscape
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We are taking the scenic route though our collection with #ArchivesLandscape on this month's #ArchivesHashtagParty! Yellowstone National Park held particular meaning for President Ford. He “spent one of the greatest summers of my life” there as a seasonal ranger in 1936. H0014-04
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Join us at the Ford Library on March 18 at 6:30pm for an author talk on "Surviving War, Oceans Apart," a true story of hope, recovery from World War II's devastation and immigrants’ dreams of new lives in America. Register for the free program here:
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Calling all humanities PhD students! Interested in receiving $5,000 to support your dissertation? The Robert Teeter Award is accepting applications until March 31. To learn more, visit
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Due to inclement weather, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor will open at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
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It's #nationalgoldenretrieverday and we're celebrating with pictures of our favorite Goldens, Liberty and her puppies! NAID: 23898533, 23869193, 23869187, 23898531
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“In celebrating Black History Month,” he wrote, “we can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”
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Explore the role humor played in politics with the exhibit "The President and the Cartoonist," showcasing some key moments of Gerald R. Ford’s Presidency through the works of Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonist Pat Oliphant, at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Join us at the Ford Museum Feb. 20 at 6:30pm as tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't. Register for the free program here:
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Join us at the Ford Library Feb. 19 at 6:30pm as tax attorney, wealth manager, and author Megan Gorman takes us on a journey through the personal money stories of the U.S. presidents and how they built wealth—or didn't. Register for the free program here:
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