Event Videos

Recent Foundation Sponsored Events

Bob Hope: An American Treasure

February 8, 2012

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum opened their next great exhibit “Bob Hope: An America Treasure” with an entertaining night of stories and laughs. Zach Hope, grandson of Bob & Dolores Hope, kicked-off the February 8 – June 10, 2012 traveling exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jack Peter from the World Golf Hall of Fame, creating organization for the exhibit, introduced Zach and discussed how the exhibit came to life working with the Hope Family and Charitable Foundation.

Zach Hope retold tales from his grandfather about the personal friendship between “Pops” and President Ford, including several of the friendly jokes that were told about The President’s golf game. Zach provided details into his grandfather’s life in the public life, his golf playing with Presidents, Pops reasons for entertaining the troops, his love for America though born in England and growing up in Cleveland.

Roy Norton: 235 Years of Canada – USA Relations

November 7, 2011

The Foundation was honored to have Consul General of Canada Roy Norton visit Grand Rapids to Celebrate 235 years of Canadian – U.S.A Relations. On November 7, 2011, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids hosted the special event, sponsored by The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, the World Affairs Council and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.

Beginning with the early periods of both countries, Norton touched on the identities forged for Canada and U.S.A. by both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Those Wars moved both countries in separate directions. The relationship though has always remained one of connection, Norton joked that “if America were to get a cold, Canada would get the flu”.

James Baker Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Library & Museum

October 30, 2011

James A. Baker III, delivered remarks during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum. James Baker has served in several Presidential Administrations but was first appointed Deputy Secretary of Commerce for President Gerald R. Ford. Baker stated that he would not be speaking that day without Ford’s faith and confidence in him all those years ago.

Baker recalled the man that Gerald R. Ford was, a man who would become the 38th President of the United States during a troubled time for our country.