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!
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
Heading to the Lone Star State and the bigger-than-life Lyndon Johnson and LBJ Ranch! Learn about our 36th President and his political rise; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Lady Bird, and daughters; and his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2023/01/23/season-2-episode-36-lyndon-johnson-and-the-johnson-ranch/Season 1's Lyndon Johnson Episode: "Lyndon Johnson and Stonewall"Support the show
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