National Tributes

Display of a commemorative U.S. postage stamp featuring Gerald R. Ford, labeled with "41 USA" and dated 2007, in an exhibition setting with several people conversing in the background.

Gerald R. Ford served in the U.S. Navy, as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, as the 40th U.S. Vice President and as the 38th U.S. President. For his years of dedication and commitment to his country, several organizations have honored his legacy by bestowing his name, and the name of his wife Betty Ford, onto such places as an airport, postage stamp, an aircraft carrier and numerous buildings. Several awards are also named after him. President Gerald R. Ford will be remembered through:

Gerald R. Ford International Airport exterior with modern architecture and signage, surrounded by greenery.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum exterior with DeVos Learning Center, plants, statues, and skyscraper in the background on a sunny day.

Buildings and Locale:

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan – including Gerald R. Ford Tribute Room.

Gerald R. Ford Park in Alexandria, Virginia – southwest arbor, sign elevation and east path Flickr photos

Gerald R. Ford Hall at Park Hyatt Resort in Beaver Creek, Colorado

Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado

Gerald R. Ford Post Office in Vail, Colorado – Flickr photo

Gerald R. Ford Birth Site & Gardens in Omaha, Nebraska

Gerald R. Ford Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald R. Ford House Office Building at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Gerald R. Ford Job Corps Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center in Omaha, Nebraska

Plaque at the Colonade Hotel honoring President Gerald R. Ford’s visit to Boston to launch the nation’s Bicentennial Celebration on April 18-19, 1975

Fraternal Order of Police, Gerald R. Ford Metro Lodge No. 97

Shant Building in Ann Arbor, Delta Kappa Epsilon University of Michigan fraternity house and international headquarters for the fraternity, Gerald R. Ford pledged DKE in 1932

Gerald R. Ford House in Alexandria, VA

National Historic Landmark Plaque at the Ohio Theatre in downtown Columbus, Ohio was unveiled on October 21, 1978 by Gerald R. Ford during the theatre’s 50th anniversary gala  – The Columbus Dispatch Ohio Theatre Jubilee articles Part 1 and Part 2

Statue of President Gerald R. Ford at the terminal entrance of the Gerald R. Ford International Airport (Grand Rapids, MI)

Awards

Gerald R. Ford Medal for Distinguished Public Service

Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prizes for Reporting on the Presidency and on National Defense

NCAA President’s Gerald R. Ford Award

Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in Honor of Robert M. Teeter

Davenport University’s Gerald R. Ford Scholarship

Gerald R. Ford, Lifetime Membership Plaque, Fraternal Order of Police – Flickr photo

Gerald R. Ford, Lifetime Membership Card, Fraternal Order of Police – Flickr photo

Thanks-Giving Foundation 2009 Spirit of Thanks-Giving Award

Gerald R. Ford Legends Award for former collegiate or professional centers who, in addition to standout football careers, have also made significant contributions to the football and/or business communities, or through philanthropic endeavors

Michigan Wolverines Football Gerald R. Ford Lifetime Impact Award, presented to a distinguished and uncommon ‘Michigan Man’ and football alum for living a courageous and meaningful life – See announcement of inaugural recipient

Gerald R. Ford medal for distinguished public service in a wooden case

Academia and Organizations

Large crowd gathered for a ceremony next to a docked naval ship with a large American flag and bunting decorations.

Betty Ford

Group of people in naval uniforms and formal attire posing beside a statue outside a building.

Roadways

Sign reading 'Gerald R. Ford Memorial Highway' with mountains in the background.