The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library is part of the National Archives and Records Administration's presidential library system. The library is located at 1000 Beal Avenue on the north campus of the University of Michigan, where Ford was a student and football player. This repository houses documents and audio-visual materials on the life, career, and presidency of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States.
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EXHIBITS
The Remarkable Life and Times of Gerald and Betty Ford
In the Lobby
A permanent lobby exhibit featuring over 100 seldom-seen documents and photos, plus a biographical film, on two exceptional lives.
Gerald Ford in Mao's China
In the Lobby
The special exhibit "Gerald Ford in Mao's China" features photos, artifacts, and especially documents, some newly declassified, from five dramatic years in U.S. - China relations. Congressional leader Ford visited China in 1972 at the behest of President Nixon. He returned to Beijing in 1975, as President himself, just months before Zhou Enlai and Mao Zedong died and China entered an unpredictable transition.
SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS
Michael Duffy - The Presidents Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity
Thursday, May 17, 2012
7:30 p.m.
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library welcomes renowned journalist and author, Michael Duffy, to discuss his new book, The Presidents Club which reveals the secret history of the private relationships among the last 13 presidents, exploring the backroom deals, rescue missions, secret alliances and bitter rivalries of the men who served as commander in chief.
Black and Blue: The Story of Gerald Ford, Willis Ward and the 1934 Michigan-Georgia Tech Game
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
7:00 p.m.
When Georgia Tech came to Michigan in 1934, the Wolverines were forced to bench their best player, Willis Ward, because he was an African-American. The incident infuriated Ward's best friend on the team, Gerald Ford. This is the story of two schools, two friends and a game that changed everything. This film blends college football, the quest for equal rights, and the career of a Michigan man who would one day be president. Program includes commentary by producer, Brian Kruger.
Max Holland - LEAK: Why Mark Felt Became Deep Throat
Thursday, September 27, 2012
7:30 p.m.
Join us as journalist and author Max Holland presents his fast-paced scrupulously fact-checked book. LEAK reveals intriguing historical insights that retrace Mark Felt's steps during the crucial initial Bureau investigation of the bungled black-bag job in the Democratic National Committee Watergate complex offices.
Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Travel Grants
March 15 Annually
September 15 Annually
Application deadline - The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awards several research travel grants of up to $2,000 each in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. A grant defrays travel, living and photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library.
Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter
May 01 Annually
Application deadline - A grant of $5,000 is awarded annually to support dissertation research on any aspect of the United States political process during the latter part of the 20th century.
