Discover the Life and Legacy of President Gerald R. Ford

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation is a nonpartisan, educational institution promoting the high ideals of integrity, honesty, and candor that defined President Ford’s extraordinary career of public service.

Unfortunately, General Stanley McChrystal has had to cancel his January 29 appearance due to unforeseen circumstances. We are planning to reschedule his program for later this year.

We are pleased to announce that John Bridgeland will now join us for this special evening—and we are excited about the meaningful conversation ahead.

John Bridgeland is a nationally respected leader in domestic policy, civic engagement, and bipartisan problem-solving. He serves as Executive Chairman of the Office of American Possibilities and Founder & CEO of More Perfect, a bipartisan initiative working with 43 presidential centers and other partners to strengthen and renew American democracy.

Over his career, Bridgeland has led major national efforts on service, education, public health, and civic participation. He is the founding CEO and vice chairman of Malaria No More, which has helped save more than 14 million lives worldwide, and has spent two decades advancing solutions to the high school dropout crisis—contributing to graduation rates rising to historic highs.

Bridgeland previously served as Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council under President George W. Bush and was later appointed by President Barack Obama to the White House Council for Community Solutions. His work reflects a deep commitment to character, service, and bringing Americans together across divides—values closely aligned with President Gerald R. Ford’s legacy.

We hope you’ll join us for what promises to be an inspiring and thought-provoking evening.