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Professor Kevin Schultz talked about how liberals and conservatives in the 1960s were influenced by two friends from opposite ends of the political spectrum, conservative William Buckley and liberal Norman Mailer. Throughout the 1960s, both in public and in their writings, Mr. Buckley and Mr. Mailer debated America’s political affairs including the Vietnam War, Civil Rights, and the Cold War. Professor Shultz described their political differences and close relationship in his book, Buckley and Mailer: The Difficult Friendship That Shaped the Sixties.

He spoke at “Progressive/Conservative: A Common Ground Summit,” a day-long symposium at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Scholars talked about influential conservative thinkers of the 20th century, including writers T.S. Eliot, Russell Kirk, and Peter Viereck.

The panel was a part of “Progressive/Conservative: A Common Ground Summit,” a day-long symposium at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Scholars talked about the evolution of American liberal political philosophy through the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. They concentrated on the ideologies of John Stuart Mill, David Hume, John Dewey, and Jane Addams.

The panel was a part of “Progressive/Conservative: A Common Ground Summit,” a day-long symposium at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Cornel West and Robert George talked about what they have learned from each other on some of the more divisive political issues of the day. While on opposite ends of the political spectrum, Professors West and George teach classes together at Princeton University and have a healthy respect for each others' views.

“The Culture Wars: A Workable Armistice?” was the season finale in the American Conversations series, hosted by the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University.

Panelists at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum talked about President Ford’s pardon of President Nixon on September 8, 1974.

John Logie and Jill Wine-Banks, talked about President Ford’s pardon of President Nixon, and recalled the events that led up to the pardon. President Ford pardoned former President Nixon on September 8, 1974, one month after the only presidential resignation in American history. Steven Ford provided introductory remarks. Duquesne University law professor Ken Gormley moderated this event. A video clip was shown of Benton Becker, former legal adviser to President Ford

Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan delivered the weekly Republican address. He illustrated the importance of creating an environment for job growth, and gave examples of Republican states that had accomplished this task.

In the thirty-seventh in a series on American presidents, scholars and historians discussed the life and career of Gerald Ford. Among the issues they discussed were his early career and family life, the decision to nominate him as vice president after Spiro Agnew resigned, and how his presidency helped heal the nation after President Nixon resigned. During the program various still photographs, video footage and artifacts relating to his life and career were shown. A teacher from Gerald Ford Elementary School in Palm Desert, California was interviewed via telephone and guests responded to viewer comments and questions.

Author Jon Meacham talked about the life and legacy of former President Gerald Ford on the 100th anniversary of his birth. The nation’s 38th chief executive, President Ford was the only unelected vice president to assume the presidency. He took the Oath of Office on August 9, 1974 after the Watergate scandal led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Museum hosted this event

Historians talked about first ladies through history, exploring how the role has evolved. Topics included the move from solely traditional female activities centered on home and family to activism on behalf of important issues, and the transition of first ladies from public life back to private citizen.
“First Ladies as Influence Makers” was a panel at “America’s First Ladies: An Enduring Legacy Symposium” held at the Gerald Ford Presidential Museum to commemorate the 95th anniversary of the birth of first lady Betty Ford. It was part of the Legacies of America’s First Ladies Conferences series held at various presidential libraries.