Welcoming a President Home
Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The emotional homecoming of President Ford this January characterized the relationship between a dedicated public servant and a grateful community. But there are many stories behind the scenes of this “saying farewell” event. Hear of them from the people who were part of “Welcoming a President Home.”

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Photo Gallery

40 photos from the evening's event

The Schedule

President Ford and his golden retriever, Liberty, in the Oval Office. November 7, 1974.

6:00 p.m.
Reception and viewing of the Museum’s exhibits highlighting the lives of President and Mrs. Ford

7:00 p.m.
Gerald R. Ford Boy Scout Council, Ron Willett ’79

Gerald R. Ford Foundation, Chairman Emeritus, Martin J. Allen, Jr.

Coordinator of Presidential Events, Chip Emery and panelists:

• Calvin Archivist, Dick Harms ’73 - Panel Moderator

• Calvin College Professor Emeritus Robert Bolt ’52

• East Grand Rapids Director of Public Safety Mark Herald ’82

• Former Calvin Director of Campus Safety Gerald Steele

• Former State Senator and Majority Leader Robert VanderLaan ’52

Following the program, you may continue your tour of the Museum’s exhibits. Parking is available in the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum parking lot. Print the brochure (pdf).

Questions?

(616) 526-6142
(616) 526-7069 FAX
cat@calvin.edu