President Gerald R. Ford
Uuniversity of Michigan
Lettered in football, 1932-34; football team MVP,
1934; bachelor’s degree in political science, 1935; honorary doctor of laws, 1974; selected the University as the home of the Gerald R. Ford Library; honorary chairman of the Campaign for Michigan, 1986-88;honorary-chair of TheMichigan Difference with his wife, former
first lady Betty Ford.
Memorable U-Mexperience: “It was a great experience for me to be here four years. I have always been proud—very, very proud—of my association with the University. When people ask me where I went to college, I say ‘Go Blue!’”
Favorite spot on campus: “It will be the corner of Hill and State—Joan and
Sanford Weill Hall and a new home for the students and faculty of the Ford School.”
On supporting U-M:“The Ford School is dedicated to training our future leaders in
public service and public policy. It is a tremendous honor to help make an impact
on such an important aspect of the University because, ultimately, society benefits from the School’s excellence and leadership.”
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
President Gerald R. Ford
Posted by Hockeydino at 7:49 AM
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What a STUD, GO BLUE!
It was fitting to hear "Hail to the Victors" done by the The U of M Band when his body was loaded into the hearse at the Grand Rapid Airport.
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