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Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.
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Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.
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Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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The Museum and the Library held back-to-back programs featuring James Cannon's long-awaited second book on President Ford, Gerald R. Ford: An Honorable Life, which was released posthumously in May 2013 during President Fords centennial year. James Cannon served as Fords White House domestic policy adviser in the Ford administration. In a moderated discussion by Professor Barry Rabe of the UM Ford School of Public Policy with Cannons sons, Scott and Jim, the group talked about James Cannon III, his dedication to journalism and the political arena, and their shared admiration for the accomplishments of President Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Richard Norton Smith – On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor
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Acclaimed historian, Richard Norton Smith, thrilled full houses as he shared story after story about Nelson Rockefeller, an heir to the famous Rockefeller fortune, flamboyant governor of New York, and ultimately President Gerald Fords Vice President. Talking about his spellbinding book: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller, Smith vividly captured the soaring optimism, polarizing politics and inner turmoil of one of the twentieth centurys most significant politicians, businessmen, and philanthropists. Richard Norton Smith is the former Director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum. Smith was a eulogist at funeral services of Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford. He also served as a White House intern during the Presidency of Gerald R. Ford.
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Ken Walsh
In celebrating Black History Month, the Library and Museum hosted back-to-back book talks by 2008 Gerald R. Ford Foundation Journalism Prize winner Ken Walsh about his just-published book Family of Freedom: Presidents and African Americans in the White House.