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Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Newsletter Fall 2018 First Lady Betty Ford Statue was unveiled on July 14, 2018 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. The statue was donated by Trustee Peter and Mrs. Joan Secchia as part of the Grand Rapids Community Legends program in honor of Mrs. Ford’s Centennial. Dr. Robert M. Humphries Foundation News Letter from the Executive Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Joseph S. Calvaruso Michael G. Ford Chairman Following the Wreath Laying After months of development and Hank Meijer Ceremony, a statue of Mrs. Ford, collaboration with local PBS affiliate, Vice-Chairman generously donated by Trustee WGVU, the Foundation’s PBS Terrence O’Donnell Peter and Joan Secchia, was Learning Media lesson is now fully Secretary David C. Hoogendoorn unveiled outside the Museum. operational and available to millions Treasurer The statue is in a new park-like of educators and students nation- setting, greeting visitors to the wide. The lesson can be accessed Martin J. Allen, Jr. Chairman Emeritus Museum. It was wonderful to have by visiting: pbslearningmedia.org. Susan Ford Bales, Mike and Steve The three-part lesson takes stu- HONORARY TRUSTEES Ford present for the day's activities. dents on a virtual tour of selected Alan Greenspan (l-r) Museum Supervisory Seymour K. Padnos galleries in the Museum and teach- Lisa McCubbin’s wonderful new Curator Don Holloway and es students to analyze primary Executive Director Joe Calvaruso biography of Mrs. Ford, “Betty Ford: BOARD OF TRUSTEES sources for learning history. Special John G. Baab at the statue of First Lady Betty First Lady, Women’s Advocate, thanks and congratulations to Clare James A. Baker, III Ford in front of the Museum. Survivor, Trailblazer” has just been Susan Ford Bales Shubert, the Foundation's Director released. Lisa is making several Brian C. Becker of Engagement and Programming, David A. Brandon On Thursday, September 6, public appearances this Fall to Robert W. Browne for a job very well done. James H. Cavanaugh Honorary Trustee Richard Devos discuss her book, including at the Red Cavaney passed away in Grand Rapids, Library and Museum. The Museum Exciting news was recently Richard B. Cheney announced by the Gerald R. Maria Cimitile Michigan. Our deepest sympathies recently hosted The Today Show Douglas DeVos and condolences go out to Trustee correspondent, Jenna Bush, who Ford School of Public Policy at John M. Engler Doug DeVos and his entire family. interviewed Lisa McCubbin and the University of Michigan. Trustee Steven M. Ford David G. Frey Rich DeVos was a cherished friend Susan Ford Bales about the new Ron Weiser and Mrs. Eileen Weiser James P. Hackett of President and Mrs. Ford and will Betty Ford biography. Earlier this made a $10 million gift to the Ford Bryce “Larry” Harlow be deeply missed. year, Trustee Don Rumsfeld’s book School to establish the Weiser Carla A. Hills Laura Hills “When the Center Held: Gerald Diplomacy Center. The new Center July 14, 2018 was the 105th anniver- David S. Hooker Ford and the Rescue of the Ameri- will bring a wide array of diplomats J. C. Huizenga sary of President Ford’s birth. For can Presidency” was released. The and foreign policy experts to cam- Robert D. Hynes the twelfth consecutive year, the Michael Jandernoa book is a compelling portrait of our pus and provide unique educational Fred P. Keller annual Presidential Wreath Laying 38th president written with special opportunities for students through John Kennedy Ceremony was conducted at David Hume Kennerly insights and impeccable research workshops, simulations, confer- President and Mrs. Ford’s tomb Henry A. Kissinger by one of the president’s closest ences, and internship opportunities John O. Marsh, Jr. in accordance with Betty Ford’s Robin B. Martin in the U.S. and abroad. friends and advisers. I highly recom- William Martin wishes. Just prior to the Wreath mend both books to everyone. F. David Mathews We look forward to the Foundation’s Laying Ceremony, crewmembers Stephen McConahey A Michigan Historical Marker, Fall and Winter programs, many of M. Peter McPherson from the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN Mark A. Murray 78), along with members of the Ford recognizing President Ford’s distinc- which will be available for viewing Paul H. O’Neill, Jr. family, planted a sugar maple tree tion as the only president to have via Facebook Live. You can get Leon W. Parma Richard D. Parsons adjacent to the tomb in honor of achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, information on these upcoming Roger B. Porter CVN 78’s namesake. The crew- was dedicated earlier this year. programs and other activities on Donald H. Rumsfeld Mark S. Schlissel members also spent several days It has since been permanently the Foundation’s website: Bill Schuette in Grand Rapids and participated installed in front of Trinity United geraldrfordfoundation.org. Karen Scowcroft in a number of public service and Methodist Church in Grand Rapids Peter F. Secchia All the best, J. Donald Sheets community outreach activities. by the church’s Boy Scout troop. Samuel “Buzz” Thomas, III Margaret Tutwiler Frank A. Ursomarso James P. Ursomarso Steve Van Andel Stephen C. Waterbury Remembering Richard DeVos Teresa Weatherall Neal Ronald Weiser 1926 - 2018 Gregory D. Willard Albert C. Zapanta Frank G. Zarb “Honorary Trustee Rich DeVos and father of Trustee Doug DeVos passed Frank G. Zarb, Jr. away on September 6, 2018 at his home in Ada, Michigan. Our deepest Joseph S. Calvaruso sympathies and condolences go out to Doug and their entire family. Rich Executive Director was one of the founding Board members in 1981, and in 1998 he became Elaine K. Didier an Honorary Trustee. We are grateful for the extraordinary leadership and Library/Museum Director support he provided to the Foundation through the years. His legacy will continue through the DeVos Learning Center for generations. Rich was a President Gerald Ford and Richard DeVos cherished friend of Mom and Dad and will be missed by us all”. were lifetime friends. ~ Mike Ford, Chairman, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation Foundation News Trustees Frank and James Ursomarso Reflect on President Ford’s Character, Integrity As appeared in the Delaware Online – Opinion Contribution on July 19, 2018 Frank Ursomarso served in the Ford White House. He and his son, James Ursomarso, both live in Wilmington and serve as trustees of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation “President Gerald Ford was Defined by Character, Integrity” July 14 is the birthday of President resigned Spiro Agnew of Maryland) Gerald R. Ford, born in 1913 in and his assumption of the presidency Omaha, Nebraska. Character and when Richard Nixon resigned in integrity defined Jerry Ford’s long August of 1974. life in private and in his decades of Ford’s legacy lives on today, although public service. his achievements in public service Jerry’s mother Dorothy fled with the and his personal qualities deserve baby shortly after his birth on July 30, far more attention. Ford learned his 1913, leaving her husband in Omaha. commitment to public service early, Jerry’s mother moved them to live earning the rank of Eagle Scout (the with her parents in Grand Rapids, only president to achieve that mark). Michigan. She divorced and eventu- Putting his country first above his ally met and married Gerald Rudolph Library Gerald Presidential R. Ford political life, Ford made the unpopular Ford, Sr. and Jerry took his new President Ford greets Frank Ursomarso in the Oval Office on December 10, decision to pardon Nixon in order to father’s name as his own (Jerry was 1976. Frank served as the White House Staff Assistant to President Ford in the help heal the nation. That decision born Leslie Lynch King Jr.). Ford was Office of Presidential Advance. may well have cost Ford the 1976 a football star in high school, going on election, but he chose to do, as he to play center for the then (as now) national After Michigan, Willis Ward went on to law always did, what he believed was in the best powerhouse University of Michigan Wolverines. school, eventually serving as the first African- interests of the country. During Ford’s years at Michigan, the football American probate judge in Wayne County, While many remember President Ford mainly team won two national titles, but it was during Michigan. In 1976 Ford was the first president for the Nixon pardon, Ford’s life and presidency one of Michigan’s worst football seasons ever, to recognize Black History Month, calling upon swept a great arc in 1934, that young Ford showed the qualities Americans to “… seize the opportunity to honor of history and that would characterize his life. the too-often neglected accomplishments of accomplishments, black Americans in every area of endeavor Ford’s close friend on the team was Willis accomplishments throughout our history.” No doubt President Ward, an African-American from Detroit and always marked by Ford was thinking of his friend Willis Ward former Michigan high school athlete of the year. his characteristic when he uttered those words. Ford and Ward were the same year and had good humor, humility always roomed together during the team’s road Many thought Jerry Ford would go on to play and clear conscience trips. The two players stand next to each other professional football after college, but instead to do the right thing. UrsomarsoCourtesy of James in the 1934 team photo. In the 1934 season, he chose to go to Yale Law School, working The quality of a Michigan agreed to host Georgia Tech for a as a coach to help pay his way. Leaving his Trustee James Ursomarso great leader can game in November.
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