The Northwest Ordinance with Gleaves Whitney

Schedule

Tue Apr 28 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI, USA | Ann Arbor, MI

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An A250 presentation that accompanies the Northwest Ordinance exhibit at the Ford Presidential Library from April 1-30.  Gerald Ford Jr. grew up in a region of the nation heavily shaped by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Ford Presidential Foundation Executive Director Gleaves Whitney will unpack the significance of this jewel among America’s forgotten founding documents and discuss its impact on the civic and political culture in which our 38th President worked.  Followed by a free reception.


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