2005.600 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

2001 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award

Artifact ID2005.600 a

Object Type Award

Date 2001

Medium metal, glass

Physical DescriptionThe front pane of a silver metal lantern displays rows of horizontal light gray text.
Historical NoteGerald R. Ford was the recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award in 2001, for his decision to pardon former President Richard M. Nixon after the Watergate scandal. The award is annually given to those in elected office who, acting in accord with their conscience, risk their careers by pursuing a larger vision of the national, state of local interest in opposition to popular or powerful pressures from their constituents or other groups.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThis item was donated by President Ford to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2002.

Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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