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.

2026 Gerald Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Lamar Alexander is the recipient of the 2026 Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service. The medal was presented by Mike Ford, former chair of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, and Roger Porter, Foundation trustee, in Grand Rapids, MI on June 1, 2026.

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The Legacies of President and Betty Ford

Learn about these servant leaders and take a look at the defining moments of President and Betty Ford.

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