Nixon resignation anniversary - "The Day that Rocked America - And Began a New Era

President Ford’s son, Steve Ford, and the Ford Presidential Foundation executive director, Gleaves Whitney, will talk about the momentous events of August 8 and 9, 1974. Steve will share how that 24-hour period changed his family, American politics, and world history.

The talk will be followed by a ribbon-cutting for new exhibit, “Ford at 50: Decisions That Defined a Presidency”

Ford Presidential Museum curators have put together an original exhibit on President Ford, marking 50 years since his historic swearing in on August 9, 1974, and highlighting the unprecedented decisions he faced as president.

After Steve Ford’s talk, guests are invited to the ribbon cutting for “Ford at 50: Decisions that Defined a Presidency,” and be the first people to explore the exhibit.

This original temporary exhibit uses an array of materials from the Museum’s collection, including presidential artifacts, archival documents, and historic film footage. You will be introduced to some of the most difficult and controversial decisions that President Ford made in office.

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