Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library

🥳Happy Birthday, Gerald Ford! 🎂 Staff surprised him with a cake aboard Air Force One the day before his birthday in 1976. President Ford passed out cake and champagne to staff, members of the press corps, his son Jack, and baseball player Joe Garagiola. NAID: 23898569

How did two former foes become allies? Discover the depth of the Anglo-American "Special Relationship" in the new exhibit, "Waltzing with the Queen." The exhibit explores pivotal moments from WWII to the Cold War, and culminates in Queen Elizabeth II’s Bicentennial visit.

Celebrate America's 250th with a FREE Community Leadership Camp at the Ford Presidential Museum! Grades 6–8 can explore leadership, government, and the Ford legacy. Camp dates: July 14, or 28 Register here: bit.ly/4dSAMjr

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: fordlibrarymuseum.gov/digital-resear…

We’re excited to announce the launch of our website that features records from across the Presidential Libraries in partnership with the @archivesfdn. We’ll be adding letters regularly to the website, so be sure to check back for more! letterstothepresidents.org #America250

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.

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.

Calling all active duty military! If you're looking for family fun ideas this summer, you can visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum for free as part of the Blue Star Museums program now until Sep. 7. For a full list of museums, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

Celebrate America's 250th with a FREE Community Leadership Camp at the Ford Presidential Museum! Grades 6–8 can explore leadership, government, and the Ford legacy. Camp dates: July 14, or 28 Register here: bit.ly/4dSAMjr

Discover "The Beautiful Game"! In honor of the FIFA World Cup, a soccer ball gifted to President Gerald R. Ford by Brazilian soccer legend Pelé is on display at the National Archives Museum. The pair famously kicked it around the Rose Garden. @Ford_Library

Celebrate TODAY at The Fourth at the Ford! The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is open until 5 p.m. with FREE family fun, historical reenactors, hands-on activities, patriotic art, and local food trucks. We can’t wait to see you there!

How does a President spend the Bicentennial? On July 4, 1976, Gerald R. Ford visited DC, Valley Forge, Philadelphia, and NYC—all in one day! From ringing the Bicentennial Bell to signing Valley Forge into history, it was a day for the ages. Full blog post: bit.ly/4yjItHA

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!

The Research Room at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor will be closed on Friday, July 3. The Research Room will reopen on Monday, July 6.

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.

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.

Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th birthday at The Fourth at the Ford on July 4, 10am-5pm! Enjoy free admission, historical reenactors, patriotic art, crafts, food trucks and more. Join us on this historic day! fordlibrarymuseum.gov/events/fourth-…

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin favored the turkey as the national symbol for America? As we commemorate the Semiquincentennial, we share and celebrate the bald eagle's resilient journey to becoming a national icon. Read the full blog post here: bit.ly/3SBua0C

Don’t miss Rear Admiral (Ret.) Huan Nguyen as he shares his powerful story "A Journey of Service, Gratitude, and the American Ideal." Hear about his escape from Vietnam in 1975 and his 30-year @USNavy career. Register for the free programs here: fordlibrarymuseum.gov/events/all-eve…

Our newest showcase exhibit, “The American Eagle,” has been installed just in time for the Fourth of July! Explore patriotic, eagle-themed gifts given to President Ford during the Bicentennial and learn about this iconic national symbol. The exhibit runs through Aug. 30.