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06/18/2007 |
Our location - Hopkins, MI
Gerald R. Ford Museum |
The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is located on the west bank of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI. The Ford Museum opened
to the public in September 1981. It is part of the
Presidential libraries system of the
National Archives and Records Administration, a Federal agency.
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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum is located on the west bank of the Grand River in Grand Rapids, MI. |
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Water gently cascades in this fountain/pool in front of the museum. |
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Full scale replica of the Oval Office when President Ford was in office. It is complete with a custom made rug, objects d'art, and
personal touches from the President and First Lady, Betty Ford. |
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Here is a Huey helicopter, like Mark worked with in Viet Nam.
The rooftop metal staircase is from the historical last extraction from the US Embassy in Saigon, one of the saddest sights Mark has
ever seen. |
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Mark relaxes, watching a video presentation, in another full scale room replica...the Cabinet Room. |
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View across the Grand River.
Very nice landscaping in the middle of the city. |
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Spaceman sculpture.
Football player sculpture. |
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