'A smug look turneth away kindness.' What happens if we are so full of our virtue that we become convinced that power & wealth are our rightful tributes? Director Jeff Polet ponders the ramifications of modern virtue-signaling.
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Teachers! What better place to teach students the 3 branches of government than at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum? Our 'We the People' program at the DeVos Learning Center gives kids hands-on experience that makes learning stick.
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West Michigan Teachers! Cap the school year with a field trip to the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Our programs at the DeVos Learning Center teach students the core values of President and Mrs. Ford and will get students excited to be great citizens this summer. devoslearningcenter.net/contact

The First Lady's visit to our annual lunch was a thrill!

Jill Biden delivered a stirring speech (via Dr. Carolyn Mazure), on her women's health research initiative. Timely, as we mark 50 years since Betty Ford's breast cancer diagnosis and her speaking out for women's health.

We witnessed a powerhouse lineup in Grand Rapids last Friday, when experts brought their wit, knowledge and lived experience to tell the story of Betty Ford as First Lady.
Thank you, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library First Ladies Association for Research & Education @AU_SPAtreated for the incredible conversations.

First Lady Jill Biden is coming to Grand Rapids to speak at our First Ladies Lunch! It's the first time a sitting First Lady has joined us, and we’d love for you to come, too.

RSVP by April 19. #fordfirstladieslunch #jillbiden
First Ladies Association for Research & Education School of Public Affairs

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Are you a fan of First Ladies? Come to our (FREE!) historic conference next week, featuring highly acclaimed experts on all things First Ladies, with a focus on Mrs. Ford herself.

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Last call! High school students, submit an essay on what the words “American Citizen” mean to today for a chance to win a top prize of$2,500 + $500 #meijercommunity gift card for the teacher. Details: buff.ly/3Rbr3ro

Attention journalists' tomorrow is the deadline for submissions for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Journalism Prize Competition! Apply today at buff.ly/3k9lm0v

Journalists! Submit your applications today for one of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism prizes for reporting in 2023! Two $5,000 prizes will be given away! Visit buff.ly/3k9lm0v for more information. Entry deadline is March 15, 2024.

Don’t miss Friday's Student Writing Challenge deadline. High school students submit an essay on what 'American Citizen' means to you for a chance to win up to $2,500. Grateful to #meijercommunity for support. Details: buff.ly/3Rbr3ro

Don’t forget, our application deadline for this cycle of Research Travel Grants is Friday. If research at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor would be beneficial to a project you are working on, you can apply on our website.

@ProjectPuppyLove, added a golden retriever puppy named Banks. He is currently in training to become their second certified facility dog to serve children and families.
We’re very excited to share that Banks is related to Liberty, President Ford’s golden retriever!

Win one of the Gerald R. Ford Journalism prizes for reporting in 2023! Visit buff.ly/3k9lm0v for more information. Entry deadline is March 15, 2024.

Students from Gerald Ford Elementary had the opportunity to play pickleball with the world's number one professional player, Anna Leigh Waters. Students were thrilled to have Waters visit their school. To read the full story please visit: buff.ly/3Tt6qcT

Friday, March 15, 2024, is the deadline to apply for the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation 37th Annual Journalism Prize Competition. To apply please visit: buff.ly/3k9lm0v

Are you completing research on Federal policies, U.S. foreign relations, or national politics in the 1960s and 1970s? If so, you should apply for our Research Travel Grants to visit the Ford Library in Ann Arbor! Apply by March 15 buff.ly/3PeGL5k

The U.S. Postal Service unveiled a new stamp that commemorates former first lady Betty Ford. To read more please visit: buff.ly/3V5nK9f Images by David Hume Kennerly.

Journalists the deadline is quickly approaching for our 37th Annual Journalism Prize Competition President. For more information please visit: buff.ly/3tX4RtJ #GeraldFord #journalism

Today at 4:00 PM ET, First Lady Jill Biden will host an unveiling of a new U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring former First Lady Betty Ford at the White House. This event will be livestreamed at buff.ly/48KEHJb. (buff.ly/49Fi61R)