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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · 22 h

Grab your dancing shoes and join us August 9 at 6 p.m. on the Museum's plaza for swing music performed by 501 Swing Street and enjoy a reading of President Ford's famous swearing in speech from August 9, 1974! 💃🕺

Ford_Library's tweet image. Grab your dancing shoes and join us August 9 at 6 p.m. on the Museum's plaza for swing music performed by 501 Swing Street and enjoy a reading of President Ford's famous swearing in speech from August 9, 1974! 💃🕺

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 19

"Casting Light: Photographs of the Vietnam War," features iconic and thought-provoking images taken by photojournalists and military photographers who witnessed the conflict firsthand. The showcase exhibit is available at both the Library and Museum: fordlibrarymuseum.gov/exhibits

Ford_Library's tweet image. "Casting Light: Photographs of the Vietnam War," features iconic and thought-provoking images taken by photojournalists and military photographers who witnessed the conflict firsthand.

The showcase exhibit is available at both the Library and Museum: fordlibrarymuseum.gov/exhibits

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 18

🎉Three cheers for Debra! 🎉 In 12 years, she visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, starting at @TrumanLibrary in Independence, MO. Counting @Reagan_Library & @NixonLibrary among her favorites, she finished the journey at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids!

Ford_Library's tweet image. 🎉Three cheers for Debra! 🎉
In 12 years, she visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, starting at @TrumanLibrary in Independence, MO. Counting @Reagan_Library &amp; @NixonLibrary among her favorites, she finished the journey at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids!

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NASA History Office@NASAhistory · Jul 18

“Your flight is a momentous event” President Gerald Ford spoke to the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project astronauts in space during a call from the Oval Office on July 17, 1975. It was 6 years—almost to the day—after President Nixon had talked to the Apollo 11 astronauts on the Moon.

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 18

Join us August 2 for Community Leadership Camp! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adult, will learn about becoming engaged leaders by studying the Constitution & examples of President and First Lady Ford. Seating is limited, register today: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/54wfh7z…

Ford_Library's tweet image. Join us August 2 for Community Leadership Camp! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adult, will learn about becoming engaged leaders by studying the Constitution &amp; examples of President and First Lady Ford.

Seating is limited, register today: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/54wfh7z…

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 17

50 years ago today, something amazing happened above Earth. In 1975 American and Soviet astronauts shook hands in space! 🚀🤝🚀 Learn more about the Apollo-Soyuz mission & watch videos of the historic handshake and President's call to the spacecraft here: ford.blogs.archives.gov/2025/07/17/apo…

Ford_Library's tweet image. 50 years ago today, something amazing happened above Earth. In 1975 American and Soviet astronauts shook hands in space! 🚀🤝🚀
Learn more about the Apollo-Soyuz mission &amp; watch videos of the historic handshake and President's call to the spacecraft here: ford.blogs.archives.gov/2025/07/17/apo…

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 17

🎉🥳Congratulations, Cody! 🥳🎉 This history-lover visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, starting with the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. He finished strong with a trip to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids!

Ford_Library's tweet image. 🎉🥳Congratulations, Cody! 🥳🎉

This history-lover visited 13 NARA Presidential Libraries, starting with the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. He finished strong with a trip to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids!

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 16

Ready to test your trivia skills? 🧠💡 Join us for fun history & pop culture trivia including audio and visual clues hosted by Matt Eickhoff on July 16 and August 20 at 6 p.m.! Games will be played in teams (up to 4 members), so come with friends or join a team on the spot!

Ford_Library's tweet image. Ready to test your trivia skills? 🧠💡

Join us for fun history &amp; pop culture trivia including audio and visual clues hosted by Matt Eickhoff on July 16 and August 20 at 6 p.m.!

Games will be played in teams (up to 4 members), so come with friends or join a team on the spot!

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 16

Happy #NationalHotdogDay! 🌭 First Lady Betty Ford topped her hot dog with mustard during a picnic lunch for White House and Executive Office Building staff on the South Lawn on September 19, 1974. WHP A0887-26A

Ford_Library's tweet image. Happy #NationalHotdogDay! 🌭

First Lady Betty Ford topped her hot dog with mustard during a picnic lunch for White House and Executive Office Building staff on the South Lawn on September 19, 1974. WHP A0887-26A

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 15

Grab your dancing shoes and join us August 9 at 6 p.m. on the Museum's plaza for swing music performed by 501 Swing Street and enjoy a reading of President Ford's famous swearing in speech from August 9, 1974! 💃🕺

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 14

🎉Happy birthday, Gerald Ford!🎉 Born on July 14, 1913, the 38th President would be turning 112 today.

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 13

Join us July 30 for Community Leadership Camp! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adult, will learn about becoming engaged leaders by studying the Constitution and examples of President and First Lady Ford. Seating is limited, register today: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fprshh8…

Ford_Library's tweet image. Join us July 30 for Community Leadership Camp! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adult, will learn about becoming engaged leaders by studying the Constitution and examples of President and First Lady Ford.

Seating is limited, register today: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fprshh8…

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 13

Ready to test your trivia skills? 🧠💡 Join us for fun history & pop culture trivia including audio and visual clues hosted by Matt Eickhoff on July 16 and August 20 at 6 p.m.! Games will be played in teams (up to 4 members), so come with friends or join a team on the spot!

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 11

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. 1. For a full list of museums, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

Ford_Library's tweet image. 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. 1. For a full list of museums, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 8

Join us July 30 for Community Leadership Camp! Students (grades 6-8), plus their accompanying adult, will learn about becoming engaged leaders by studying the Constitution and examples of President and First Lady Ford. Seating is limited, register today: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/fprshh8…

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 8

Grab your dancing shoes and join us August 9 at 6 p.m. on the Museum's plaza for swing music performed by 501 Swing Street and enjoy a reading of President Ford's famous swearing in speech from August 9, 1974! 💃🕺

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 7

Ready to test your trivia skills? 🧠💡 Join us for fun history & pop culture trivia including audio and visual clues hosted by Matt Eickhoff on July 16 and August 20 at 6 p.m.! Games will be played in teams (up to 4 members), so come with friends or join a team on the spot!

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 7

#OTD in 1976, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived at the White House as part of a four-city Bicentennial visit to the United States. That evening President Ford hosted the largest state dinner of his administration in their honor. Photos: B0549-30, B0594-21A, B0570-13

Ford_Library's tweet image. #OTD in 1976, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived at the White House as part of a four-city Bicentennial visit to the United States. That evening President Ford hosted the largest state dinner of his administration in their honor.
Photos: B0549-30, B0594-21A, B0570-13

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 4

What did President Ford's busy July, 4 1976 look like? Follow along as he traveled from Valley Forge to Philadelphia to the New York Harbor to the White House with his press schedule detailing all the stops: shorturl.at/VTKGK 📸B510-35 600

Ford_Library's tweet image. What did President Ford's busy July, 4 1976 look like? Follow along as he traveled from Valley Forge to Philadelphia to the New York Harbor to the White House with his press schedule detailing all the stops: shorturl.at/VTKGK

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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library@Ford_Library · Jul 4

🎆Happy Independence Day! 🎆 President Ford & Bicentennial Administration head John Warner let freedom ring from the deck of the USS Forrestal in New York Harbor on July 4, 1976. They set off the ringing of Bicentennial bells to celebrate America’s 200th birthday. NAID: 7142138

Ford_Library's tweet image. 🎆Happy Independence Day! 🎆

President Ford &amp; Bicentennial Administration head John Warner let freedom ring from the deck of the USS Forrestal in New York Harbor on July 4, 1976. They set off the ringing of Bicentennial bells to celebrate America’s 200th birthday.
NAID: 7142138

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