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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter December 2011 Justice John Paul Stevens 2011 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs September 29, 2011 Susan Ford Bales and Foundation Trustee Steve Van Andel present bust of President Ford to Justice John Paul Stevens at the William E. Simon Lecture. Liz Cheney and Foundation Trustee Dick Cheney Foundation Trustee Jim Baker Foundation Trustee Frank Zarb Andrea Mitchell Foundation News Gerald R. Ford Letter from the Foundation Executive Director, Presidential Foundation Joseph S. Calvaruso BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven M. Ford Chairman Congratulations to Elaine Didier, A special thanks to luncheon spon- Important Policy Hank Meijer Director of the Library and Museum, sors Amway, Mercantile Bank, and Failure: Energy.” Vice-Chairman and her team for 30 years of dedica- Thomas Cooley Law School, as well Ron Nessen, Red Cavaney tion to the Legacy of President Ford. as numerous table sponsors. Justice President Press Secretary to President Ford, A number of the staff have been Stevens’ remarks are published in recalled his time with the Ford Martin J. Allen, Jr. here all thirty years: David Horrock, this newsletter in their entirety. Chairman Emeritus Administration in presentations at Supervisory Archivist; Kenneth Hafeli, Justice Stevens has also recently Gregory D. Willard both the Library and Museum. Archivist; William McNitt, Archivist; published a new book, “A Supreme Secretary David Hoogendoorn Barbara McGregor, Education Court Memoir: Five Chiefs.” A big thanks goes out to Foundation Trustees and members of the Ford Treasurer Specialist; and Ron Krussell, Security Foundation Trustee Dick Cheney, Administration for speaking at the John G. Baab Officer. Our very own Diane along with Liz Cheney, came to James A. Baker, III VanAllsburg started at the beginning Museum and Library. In addition to Susan Ford Bales Grand Rapids as part of their these speakers, we have had a sub- Vaden Bales with the Museum and is now with the national book tour for “In My Time: A stantial schedule of events which are Robert E. Barrett Foundation. Personal and Political Memoir”. Liz Benton Becker featured in this newsletter. Additional Lee C. Bollinger The Anniversary was marked by served as the moderator of a conver- events since October will be featured David Brandon presentations from Foundation sation covering her father’s lengthy in the winter edition newsletter. Robert W. Browne Trustee James Baker, III who spoke time in politics. The event was James Cavanaugh Richard Cheney on the Legacy of Gerald Ford at the marked with stories of the Ford I would also like to thank the many Mary Sue Coleman Museum and Andrea Mitchell who Administration. “Friends of Ford” members who William T. Coleman, Jr. spoke on A View from Washington donate time, services and funds to Douglas L. DeVos This fall we’re pleased to announce a make activities that sustain John M. Engler at the Library. new partnership with Varnum, LLP to President Ford’s legacy possible. We Michael G. Ford Justice John Paul Stevens hold the Gerald R. Ford Energy Richard A. Ford wish you and your family a healthy, David G. Frey delivered the 2011 William E. Simon Lecture Series. Foundation Trustee happy and prosperous New Year. Danny Gaydou Lecture to a capacity crowd at a Frank Zarb, Energy Czar for the Ford Alan Greenspan Robert P. Griffin luncheon at the Amway Hotel in Administration, lead off the series with th James P. Hackett Grand Rapids on September 29 . a presentation entitled “Our Most Carla A. Hills Roderick M. Hills Robert L. Hooker U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford Robert D. Hynes G. Richard Katzenbach (CVN-78) Thomas E. Kauper David Hume Kennerly Henry A. Kissinger On October 11, 2011 Susan Ford Bales received a briefing John O. Marsh, Jr. Robin B. Martin on U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN-78) construction progress F. David Mathews since her last visit in August 2010. Following the briefing, Stephen McConahey M. Peter McPherson Bales, who serves as the carrier’s Sponsor, toured Ford with Mark A. Murray shipyard leadership, ascended Newport News Shipbuilding’s Terrence O’Donnell 1050-metric ton crane to get a bird’s eyes view of the ship- Paul H. O’Neill Leon W. Parma yard, and had lunch with CVN-78 shipbuilders. Richard D. Parsons Roger B. Porter “It has been more than a year since my last visit, and the Newport News Shipbuilding completed an 825-ton superlift on Donald H. Rumsfeld ship has changed immensely,” Bales said. “Every day it the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) on 12 September Brent Scowcroft 2011. At 90 feet long, 120 feet wide and 30 feet deep, the stern Peter F. Secchia becomes a more important part of our family, especially with section superlift was among the largest of the 162 that comprise Frank A. Ursomarso the loss of Mom. It’s one more way to continue Dad’s Steve Van Andel the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford. Photo courtesy of Newport News Sanford I. Weill legacy so people will understand who he was, and what he Shipbuilding. Ronald Weiser was about.” Albert C. Zapanta Frank G. Zarb Bales helped erect and position a section of the ship’s main deck, connect instrumentation wiring and operate HONORARY TRUSTEES watertight doors. She also observed mechanized welding operations. Richard M. DeVos Ralph W. Hauenstein The U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford represents the next-generation class of aircraft carriers. The Ford class features a Seymour K. Padnos new nuclear power plant, a redesigned island, electromagnetic catapults, improved weapons movement, an Joseph S. Calvaruso Executive Director enhanced flight deck capable of increased aircraft sortie rates, and growth margin for future technologies and Elaine K. Didier reduced manning. U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford’s keel was laid November 14, 2009 and the christening will occur in Library/Museum Director 2013 with delivery to the U.S. Navy in 2015. ~ Courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Diane VanAllsburg Administrative Assistant Cover Photos: Andrea Mitchell photo courtesy of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. All other photos courtesy of Dr. Robert M. Humphries. Foundation News In Memoriam Frederik G. H. Meijer Fred Meijer, business pioneer and philanthropist, passed away on November 25th, 2011 at the age of 91. He served as a Trustee of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation starting in 1986 until he became an Honorary Trustee in 2003. In addition to his insight in the planning of the Museum, Fred provided his generous financial support for several major artifacts on permanent display in the Museum, including an original section of the Berlin Wall, the Saigon Staircase, and the British Prime Minister James Callaghan, President Gerald Ford, Foun- eleven foot diameter Presidential Seal carved from dation Trustee Frederik G. H. Meijer, and former Chancellor of West limestone that is the focal point of the main lobby. Germany, Helmut Schmidt, at the dedication of a section of the Berlin Wall on Friday, September 6, 1991 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. James M. Cannon III Jim Cannon, who served as chief domestic policy advisor to President Ford and was a major figure in journalism and government for decades, passed away on September 15, 2011 at the age of 93. He had served as a Trustee of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation since 1998, and was responsible for overseeing the Foundation’s annual journalism awards. Jim was the author of the President Ford biography, “Time and Chance: Gerald Ford’s Appointment with History,” President Gerald Ford and James M. Cannon III, Assistant to the published in 1994. President for Domestic Affairs and Executive Director of the Domestic Council during a meeting in the Cabinet Room, May 26, 1976. Photo courtesy of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. “Dad and Mom shared a deep friendship with Fred and Jim going back many years. Jim was a valuable member of Dad’s administration and Fred was a major resource in the planning of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and Library. Their dedication and generosity played a major part in the ongoing success of the Museum and Library and the welfare and growth of the Foundation. We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of both of these remarkable individuals. They will be truly missed.” Steve Ford, Chairman Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation 3 Foundation News 2011 William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs Justice John Paul Stevens September 29, 2011 characterized as a “cheap shot” at At the suggestion of Attorney General Edward Levi, anybody, and he was the quintes- the President hosted a dinner at the White House sential team player. Whenever it for a number of federal judges, including several was necessary for a Justice to who had been identified in the press as likely suc- undertake a burdensome and cessors to Justice Douglas, who had resigned a unpleasant assignment, he was few days earlier. While after-dinner coffee was always the first to volunteer. being served, President Ford came to our table, Justice John Paul Stevens The third, Jay Berwanger, was the first winner of pulled up a chair next to me, and told us about the the Heisman Trophy and a fraternity brother, friend status of his negotiations concerning a potential Football is a dangerous game. When I was in and classmate of my brother Jim. They graduated federal bailout of New York City. The City, it grammar school I was a pretty good defensive from the University of Chicago in 1936. I was then appeared, was on the brink of bankruptcy. In a lineman because I had been taught to “hit ‘em low” a student at the high school affiliated with the Uni- matter of seconds, I found that I was talking to an – to go for the running back’s ankles or knees.