Learn about our 38th President and his tumultuous early childhood, born as Leslie Lynch King in Omaha, Nebraska, but growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as young Gerald Ford. Learn about his education and early life experiences and even temperament, as well as his political rise! Also, what happened to his birthplace!
Be sure to check out Gerald Ford’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Gerald Ford and Alexandria”!
From My March 2017 Trip!
At the Gerald Ford Birthplace!Birthplace MarkerList of Presidents and their birth statesBirthplace tabletsBust of Gerald Ford in the rose gardenWith Betty Gerald Twinning with Gerald Birthplace replica in the kioskSome items from inside the kioskGerald in his snapper poseI had to!Gerald and meYou can make out the layout of the home The layout of the memorial gardenGerald and me
From My May 2019 Visit!
Visiting the Birthplace!Alex and Nate checking out the information kioskIn the gardenBust of GeraldGerald and me Group pic with GeraldBirthplace tabletsGerald Ford BirthplaceWith the birthplace marker!
From My August 2021 Visit!
Entering the Birthplace siteIn the Birthplace GardensIn the KioskGerald and me Gerald Ford bustGerald and me 🙂 The birthplace tabletsWith the birthplace tabletThe Gardens were gorgeousIt was gorgeous this daySo pretty
From My May 2022 Visit!
The Gerald Ford birthplace!At the Gerald Ford birthplace!Displays on Ford’s lifeGerald Ford’s political careerGerald and JoeGerald Ford birthplace houseGerald Ford at the siteWith Gerald’s bustBetty FordMy friends Nate and Alex with Gerald’s bustBirthplace site
"That's good. Go on; Read some more," the last words of Warren Harding, 29th President of the United States, and our sixth to die in office. Learn about Harding's scandal-plagued Presidency, his health concerns, sudden death, burial, and legacy!Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2025/12/09/season-3-episode-29-warren-hardings-tomb/Season 1's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Blooming Grove" on his birthplace!Season 2's Warren Harding Episode: "Warren Harding and Marion" on his home!Support the show Also, check out “Visiting the Presidents” on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!
I'm a Professor of History at Central Arizona College and someone who loves history and travel; my new blog will combine those interests!
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Visiting the Presidents 
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