Born Leslie Lynch King, Jr. in Nebraska, Gerald R. Ford moved to Michigan, turned down offers to play professional football, earned a law degree, served with distinction during World War II, and served as America’s only unelected Vice President and President. Assuming the presidency following the resignation of the disgraced Richard M. Nixon, Ford tried to combat inflation, dealt with the country’s disillusionment from the Watergate scandal, faced the fallout from the Vietnam War, and issued a controversial pardon to his predecessor.

On the evening of Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m., history professor Tim Moore will appear at the North Berrien Historical Museum in Coloma to present “Gerald R. Ford: A Michigander Assumes the Presidency.” The program will take a look at the life of the 38th President. Moore has taught American History and the History of Modern East Asia at Lake Michigan College since 2003.

This free program will be available both online and in person. The online program will be viewable through Facebook Live on the North Berrien Historical Museum’s Facebook page. No RSVP is required to attend in person. However, one person from each party will be asked to provide contact information upon arrival. Call (269) 468-3330 with any questions.