Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

Official X account of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, operated by National Archives and Records Administration.

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The November 15 deadline is approaching for the 2027 Spring Padnos Museum Internship!

If you are an upper-level undergraduate or a graduate student looking for hands-on experience in a museum, come join us at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! https://t.co/g14sUZZXTo

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#OTD in 1975, Betty Ford planted a tree on the North Lawn of the White House in commemoration of the American Bicentennial. The seedling had been specially cultivated from an American Elm tree planted by President John Quincy Adams.

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To learn about the day-to-day appointments, visitors, and meetings the President kept, check out our minute-by-minute Daily Diary and Contact Sheets from August 9, 1974 to January 20, 1977!

Explore the resources here: https://t.co/efOgSzpEiK

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#OTD in 1976, President Ford presented the National Medal of Science to Dr. Chien-Shiung Wu, the "First Lady of Physics," in the East Room at the White House.

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Congratulations to Susan and Rick who completed their Presidential Passports at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉

Starting their journey in 2018, they have visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, beginning with the @TrumanLibrary! Well done!

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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. More ▶️https://t.co/jjul8UwpaD

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❤️Happy anniversary to the Fords! ❤️

Gerald Ford was introduced to Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer Warren by mutual friends in August 1947. The couple married on October 15, 1948 at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Congratulations to William who completed his Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉

Starting the journey in 2017 at the @HooverPresLib, he zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries! Well done, William!

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Let's time travel back to 1976! We're celebrating America's 250th by highlighting an item from our collection each month that was gifted to President Ford during Bicentennial celebrations.
The pieces are weird, wacky & wonderful - you won't believe what ended up in the Museum!

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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum proudly worked with the Association in elevating these stories about the people behind the People’s House. Explore the project now at https://t.co/H8aRiwibVN

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Today, @WhiteHouseHstry launches the White House Workers History Project, a new digital history platform dedicated to sharing the lives, stories, and contributions of the nonpolitical staff who have worked at the White House from 1789 to the present.

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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: https://t.co/JLmtXXoVnB

[Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library @Ford_Library]

Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.
Learn more: https://t.co/JLmtXXptd9

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Congratulations to Leigh Ann and Michael who completed their Presidential Passport at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum! 🎉🎉🎉

Starting their journey in 2019 at the @NixonLibrary, they zigzagged across the country and visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries! Well done!

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As a graduate of the first class to include women at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Kornahrens will share her experience followed by a book signing of “Bring Me Men…” Brought Women: Marching with the First Female Cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy. More ▶️https://t.co/jjul8UwX0b

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Shortly after assuming the role of First Lady, Betty Ford received a breast cancer diagnosis. On September 26, 1974, doctors discovered a tumor, leading to a mastectomy two days later. Breaking with social conventions of the time, Ford openly shared her diagnosis with the public.

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Join us in Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor for a conversation about the actor-turned-politician whose leadership ushered in a transformative conservative era in American politics and remained a man of contradictions, even to those closest to him.

Learn more: https://t.co/JLmtXXoVnB

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How did two former foes become allies? Discover the depth of the Anglo-American "Special Relationship" in the exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen" before it closes October 25!

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Drafted by the Confederation Congress at the same time as the Constitution, the Ordinance outlined a framework for government in the northwest territory, defining the rights guaranteed in that territory, and creating a process for admitting new states to the United States.

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A special display at the Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids features the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, on loan from the @USNatArchives. The exhibit is free and open to the public until Nov. 1.