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Republican Gerald Ford and Democrat Jimmy Carter -- political rivals in the 1976 presidential campaign -- became lifelong friends who found common cause in the decades after they left the Wh…

First ladies Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, who served back-to-back terms in the White House from 1969-77, were remembered at a luncheon hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Spea…

Historian Richard Norton Smith talked about Gerald Ford - and the vice presidency - on the 50th anniversary of Mr. Ford becoming Richard Nixon’s vice president on Dec. 6, 1973, after Spiro A…

Historian Kathryn Brownell talked about the rise of cable television and the mingling of Hollywood celebrity with politics, and how they’ve impacted presidential campaigns and the presidency…

Historian H.W. Brands looked at Gerald Ford in the context of the 1970s - when he served as House minority leader, vice president, and then president. The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum …

Author Jon Lauck talked about the American Midwest in the 19th century, from 1800 to 1900, focusing on the civic culture that was the foundation for its development and success. The Gerald R…

Former first lady Betty Ford was honored for her life’s work, with a special focus on the White House grounds and gardens. Featured speakers included landscape historian Jonathan Pliska, aut…

What social and political forces have led to new Constitutional amendments? The Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies in Grand Rapids, Michigan, convened a conversation with legal schol…

Author H.W. Brands discussed 19th century political figures Henry Clay, John C. Calhoun and Daniel Webster. He explained why the three statesmen were critical to American politics between th…

Former President Ford’s son Steven and half-brother Richard shared their memories of youth and family life with the man who would become vice president and president of the United States wit…

Former First Lady Betty Ford is remembered on the centennial of her birth. Hillary Clinton joined Lynda Johnson Robb, the daughter of President Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson, to talk about M…

Descendants of first ladies, a great-granddaughter of Lou Hoover, a grandson of Bess Truman, and a daughter of Betty Ford recalled life as members of a presidential family and the impact on …

Susan Ford Bales and Steve Ford talked about their late mother, former first lady Betty Ford. Topics included her background, her marriage, and her struggles with alcohol and prescription dr…

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 ac…

Former first ladies Laura and Barbara Bush talked about their years in the White House, including their work with literacy, and their memories of former first lady Betty Ford. They also remi…

CNN senior political analyst David Gergen and Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) were the featured speakers at the 26th annual Gerald Ford Journalism Award luncheon. They focused on Gerald For…

Chris Matthews was the featured speaker at the presentation of the 25th annual Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation journalism awards. The Ford Presidential Foundation honored the winners …

Red Cavaney served as a special assistant to President Gerald R. Ford. Now president of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, he talked about the 1976 presidential election" why Ford d…

Associate Justice John Paul Stevens talked about his nomination to the Supreme Court by President Ford in 1975 and about his tenure on the Court. He was introduced by former President Gerald…

Marking the 30th anniversary of President Ford’s inauguration, Ford Foundation awards for public service were presented to Secretary Rumsfeld and Vice President Cheney. Both Vice President C…