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The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation 

Invites you to join us as we commemorate
President Gerald R. Ford's 101st Birthday
by attending the

“William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs" and Luncheon with

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Secretary James A. Baker, III

61st U.S. Secretary of State
67th U.S. Secretary of Treasury
White House Chief of Staff
 Under Secretary of Commerce

Secretary Baker will be joined by special guest Susan Ford Bales

 Monday, July 14, 2014
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.
 Luncheon Tickets: $35.00 

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, Ambassador Ballroom
187 Monroe Avenue N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Register Now! RSVP by June 27, 2014
No Refunds after July 7, 2014

William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs

In 1988, President Gerald R. Ford announced the establishment of the William E. Simon Lecture in Public Affairs.  The series is endowed by William Simon’s gift to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.  William Simon served as Secretary of the Treasury during the Nixon and Ford administrations.  He established this lecture series stating, “These lectures can make a significant, continuing contribution to public debate on how to preserve and strengthen the institutions of our free society.”  In acknowledging William Simon’s gift, President Ford said, “Bill Simon’s generosity makes possible a top quality program, featuring outstanding national figures.  Their insight on domestic and international issues will foster better public understanding of today’s critical policy problems.” 

Past Simon Lecturers: William Simon (1988); Henry Kissinger (1990); Carlos Salinas de Gortari, President of Mexico; (1993); Alan Greenspan (1996); David McCullough (1999); Michael Beschloss (2001); Lt. Gen. Brent Scowcroft (2006); Roger Wilkins (2006); Richard Norton Smith (2008); David Broder (2008); Justice John Paul Stevens (2011), Lt. General Brent  Scowcroft, USAF (Ret.) (2012); Jon Meacham (2013).