gerald r. ford

This coming Wednesday, September 11 is certainly a significant day in the history of the United States.  For, it was on 9/11/2001, terrorists attacked New York and Washington D.C., bringing the World Trade Center towers down, and damaging the Pentagon.  Several thousand lost their lives as a result, and it's a day that all of America will never forget.

Michigan is having an impact on the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida this week. Michigan has been featured during a speech by a U.S. Representative from the Upper Peninsula, as Mitt Romney’s brother reflected on his family's time spent in Michigan, during West Michigan Congressman Justin Amash's speech at a seperate rally and on more occasions.

This Saturday, The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids will hold a public ceremony to remember both President Ford and Betty Ford. Saturday marks the 99th anniversary of the birth of President Ford.  Betty Ford died on July 8, 2011.  Saturday marks the anniversary of her burial.