In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with United States Senators and advisors to discuss aid to Cambodia. Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota; Senator Clifford P. Case of New Jersey; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama; John Ortho Marsh, Jr., counselor to the president; Max Friedersdorf, White House assistant for Congressional Relations; Lt. Gen. Brent Snowcroft, deputy assistant to the president for National Security Affairs; and William T. Kendall, deputy assistant for Legislative Affairs. Earlier, Humphrey had served as Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson.

In this photograph taken by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford chats with fashion designers Diane von Furstenberg and Luis Estevez in the Entrance Hall of the White House. The designers were guests at a State Dinner held in honor of Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland, also known as a prime minister, and his wife, Vera Cosgrave, on March 17, 1976.

This photograph of chief of protocol Henry Catto, President Gerald R. Ford, and Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland in the Yellow Oval Room was taken by Ricardo Thomas on March 17, 1976. The trio met in the Yellow Oval Room, which is located on the Second Floor, prior to a State Dinner held in the taoseach's, or prime minister's, honor.

In this photograph taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on March 17, 1976, Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland, puts a pin on President Gerald R. Ford's lapel. Also pictured in the photograph is chief of protocol Henry Catto, First Lady Betty Ford (with her back to the camera), and the taoiseach's wife, Vera Cosgrave. This moment occurred on the South Drive during the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the Taoiseach's, or prime minister's, official State Visit.

In this photograph, President Gerald R. Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland, and his wife, Vera Cosgrave, wave from the South Portico. Bill Fitz-Patrick captured this moment during the State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of the taoiseach's, or prime minister's, official State Visit on March 17, 1976.

In this photograph, captured from left to right are Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs Garret FitzGerald, President Gerald R. Ford, Taoiseach Liam Cosgrave of Ireland, and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger talking near the fireplace in the Oval Office. David Hume Kennerly took this photo on March 17, 1976, during a State Visit by the taoiseach, or prime minister, and his wife, Vera Cosgrave.

In this photograph by David Hume Kennerly, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain gives a toast at a State Dinner held in her honor. President Gerald R. Ford, who gave a toast before Queen Elizabeth, looks on. The State Dinner was held on July 7, 1976 under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain welcomes Alice Roosevelt Longworth in a receiving line on the on July 7, 1976. Behind Longworth is President Gerald R. Ford. The receiving line, which took place on the South Drive of the White House, was held prior to a State Dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth. The State Dinner was held under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford speak with Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on the South Drive of the White House on July 7, 1976. The group were captured at a State Dinner held in honor of Queen Elizabeth's State Visit. The State Dinner was held in the Rose Garden, under a temporary tent erected for the dinner. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph by Ricardo Thomas, President Gerald R. Ford and Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain welcome guests in a receiving line on the on July 7, 1976. Shaking Queen Elizabeth's hand is the British-born actor Cary Grant. The receiving line, which took place on the South Drive of the White House, was held prior to a State Dinner in honor of Queen Elizabeth. The State Dinner was held under a tent in the Rose Garden on the South Grounds of the White House and followed a State Arrival Ceremony held earlier in the day. Queen Elizabeth, along with her husband, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford pose on the South Portico alongside Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh on July 7, 1976. The group were captured at a State Arrival Ceremony held in honor of Queen Elizabeth's State Visit. The ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the White House and, after a day of events, was followed by a State Dinner that evening in the Rose Garden. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visited the United States from July 6 to 11 in celebration of the American Bicentennial. During their six day trip, they visited eight American cities, starting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, actor Robert Redford meets with President Gerald R. Ford and his daughter, Susan, in the Oval Office. Redford starred in popular films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969), "The Sting" (1973), and "All the President's Men" (1976). Press secretary Ron Nessen joined the meeting, while chief official White House photographer David Hume Kennerly documented the event.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with a group of United States Senators and advisors to discuss aid to Cambodia. Present at the meeting were Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota; Senator Clifford P. Case of New Jersey; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama; John Ortho Marsh, Jr., counselor to the president; Max Friedersdorf, White House assistant for Congressional Relations; Lt. Gen. Brent Snowcroft, deputy assistant to the president for National Security Affairs; and William T. Kendall, deputy assistant for Legislative Affairs. Earlier, Humphrey had served as Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In this photograph, chief official White House photographer David Hume Kennerly can be seen snapping photographs in the background.

This photograph of President Gerald R. Ford was taken on March 6, 1975 by National Geographic photographer Bruce Dale. President Ford smokes a pipe while he works behind his desk in the Oval Office. Dale was invited into the Oval Office, capturing meetings President Ford had regarding aid to Cambodia and a visit from actor Robert Redford.

In this photograph, taken March 6, 1975 by Bruce Dale, President Gerald R. Ford meets with a group of United States Senators and advisors to discuss aid to Cambodia. Present at the meeting were Senator Hubert H. Humphrey of Minnesota; Senator Clifford P. Case of New Jersey; Senator John Sparkman of Alabama; John Ortho Marsh, Jr., counselor to the president; Max Friedersdorf, White House assistant for Congressional Relations; Lt. Gen. Brent Snowcroft, deputy assistant to the president for National Security Affairs; and William T. Kendall, deputy assistant for Legislative Affairs. Earlier, Humphrey had served as Vice President of the United States under President Lyndon B. Johnson. In this photograph, chief official White House photographer David Hume Kennerly snaps photographs from behind those seated for the meeting.

In this photograph, taken on March 6, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford holds a meeting in the Oval Office with Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller, cabinet members, and advisors. Joining Ford and Rockefeller at the meeting were James T. Lynn, director of the Office of Management and Budget; Secretary of Agriculture Earl L. Butz; Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Caspar W. Weinberger; James M. Cannon III, executive director of the Domestic Council; and deputy assistant Richard B. Cheney. Cheney would go on to serve as Vice President of the United States during the George W. Bush administration.

This photograph is of Gerald R. Ford being sworn in as the 38th president of the United States by Supreme Court Chief Justice Warren E. Burger in the White House East Room on August 9, 1974. Ford had been confirmed as vice president in 1973 following Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's resignation. Ford would ascend to the presidency after President Richard M. Nixon resigned from office in the wake of the Watergate scandal.

This photograph is of President Gerald R. Ford congratulating Boy Scout James Williams after he pushed the button to light the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse. Karl Schumacher photographed this event on December 17, 1974. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. The opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts have annually drawn hundreds of attendees.

This photograph by Ricardo Thomas is of President Gerald R. Ford standing with Girl Scout Camille Deppe and Boy Scout James Williams in front of the recently lit National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse on December 17, 1974. The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is a cherished holiday tradition in Washington, D.C. When President Calvin Coolidge lit the first tree in 1923, the celebration attracted more than 6,000 spectators. The opening ceremony and nightly holiday concerts have annually drawn hundreds of attendees.

This photograph of President Gerald R. Ford and American journalist Tom Brokaw was taken by David Hume Kennerly on January 3, 1976. Brokaw interviewed Ford in the Library of the White House, where they discussed foreign policy. The interview was aired on January 5 on NBC.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, President Gerald R. Ford welcomes soccer superstar Pelé in the Rose Garden of the White House on June 28, 1975. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé visited the White House while in town with his team the New York Cosmos, who were scheduled to play against the Washington Diplomats in a North American Soccer League match that weekend. Pelé showed President Ford his juggling skills, seen here, before the president tried his hand at the soccer skill. Also attending the event were Joao Augusto de Araujo Castro, Brazilian ambassador to the United States; Joseph Danzansky, owner of the New York Cosmos; Clive Toye, general manager of the Cosmos; Steven Leipsner, general manager of the Washington Diplomats; and Julio Mazzei, Pelé’s adviser and longtime friend, who served as his interpreter.

In this photograph by David Hume Kennerly, President Gerald R. Ford welcomes soccer superstar Pelé in the Rose Garden of the White House on June 28, 1975. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé visited the White House while in town with his team the New York Cosmos, who were scheduled to play against the Washington Diplomats in a North American Soccer League match that weekend. Pelé showed President Ford his juggling skills before the president, seen here, tried his hand at the soccer skill. Also attending the event were Joao Augusto de Araujo Castro, Brazilian ambassador to the United States; Joseph Danzansky, owner of the New York Cosmos; Clive Toye, general manager of the Cosmos; Steven Leipsner, general manager of the Washington Diplomats; and Julio Mazzei, Pelé’s adviser and longtime friend, who served as his interpreter.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, President Gerald R. Ford welcomes soccer superstar Pelé in the Rose Garden of the White House on June 28, 1975. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé visited the White House while in town with his team the New York Cosmos, who were scheduled to play against the Washington Diplomats in a North American Soccer League match that weekend. Pelé showed President Ford his juggling skills, seen here, before the president tried his hand at the soccer skill. Also attending the event were Joao Augusto de Araujo Castro, Brazilian ambassador to the United States; Joseph Danzansky, owner of the New York Cosmos; Clive Toye, general manager of the Cosmos; Steven Leipsner, general manager of the Washington Diplomats; and Julio Mazzei, Pelé’s adviser and longtime friend, who served as his interpreter.

In this photograph by Karl Schumacher, President Jimmy Carter speaks at a ceremony unveiling the official portraits of former President Gerald R. Ford and former First Lady Betty Ford on May 24, 1978. Joining President Carter onstage in the East Room of the White House were his wife, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and the Fords. The ceremony marked the first time that a former president and first lady were invited back to the White House for their official portrait unveiling, a tradition continued by most administrations in the future.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, President Gerald R. Ford presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to former First Lady Lady Bird Johnson in a ceremony in the East Room on January 10, 1977. President Ford presented the award in the waning days of his presidency, honoring Mrs. Johnson alongside the likes of Georgia O'Keeffe, Irving Berlin, Joe DiMaggio, Nelson Rockefeller, and Norman Rockwell.