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2008.208.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.208.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids All-America City License Plate
2008.208.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI
2008.208.1; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids All-America City License Plate

Artifact ID2008.208.1
Object Type Plate, License
Date ca. 1980
Medium plastic
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 12 in (15.2 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA white license plate features an image of a red sculpture on the proper left. A shield-shape designed to resemble the American flag is overlapping it. There is horizontal blue letters on the bottom beneath a red line.
Historical NoteThis license plate commemorates Grand Rapids, Michigan as the All-America City of 1980-1981. It features an image of “La Grande Vitesse,” a sculpture created by artist Alexander Calder, which is located on the plaza in front of Grand Rapids City Hall. The all-American City Award began in 1949, and Grand Rapids received the award in 1949, 1960, and 1980.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2008.
Credit LineGift of Union Bank and Trust Company
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Related to the Post-Presidential Life of Gerald R. Ford (620939)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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