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Vice President Mike Pence Discussed What Conservatives Believe at Ford Presidential Museum

June 24, 2026 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation and Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum welcomed former Vice President Mike Pence to the Ford Presidential Museum on Tuesday, June 23, for a special conversation celebrating the release of his new book, “What Conservatives Believe,” named one of The New York Times' most anticipated books of 2026.

The Museum's auditorium was filled as guests from West Michigan and beyond gathered for the event, many eager for the opportunity to hear the 48th Vice President of the United States discuss the principles and experiences that have shaped his public service and continue to influence the national conversation.

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