• President Ford Meets Actor Robert Redford
    Bruce Dale
    staff
    White House Guests
    Oval Office
    West Wing
    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.
  • First Lady Betty Ford and Susan Ford Play with Misty
    Karl Schumacher
    winter holidays
    Christmas
    pets
    Solarium
    Third Floor
    In this photograph, First Lady Betty Ford plays with a golden retriever puppy named Misty, the offspring of the Fords' golden retriever Liberty. Mrs. Ford's daughter, Susan Ford, is holding Misty. Behind them is a tree decorated with homemade ornaments and trimmings. Karl Schumacher took this photo in Solarium on November 10, 1975, during a photo opportunity for Parade Magazine. The Solarium is a private, Third Floor room used by the First Family to rest, relax, and step away from the pressures of life in the White House.
  • Housewarming Party at the U.S. Naval Observatory
    Ricardo Thomas
    furniture
    beds
    Washington, D.C.
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    parties
    This photograph was taken by Ricardo Thomas on September 7, 1975, during the housewarming party for the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Here, Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller invites President Gerald R. Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, and their daughter Susan Ford to tour the master bedroom of the vice president's residence. The bed features a distinctive wood and brass headboard and footboard designed by German surrealist artist Max Ernst. Though Rockefeller did not live at the house and only used it for entertaining, he donated the elaborate $35,000 bedframe to the master bedroom to support artistic innovation. The first vice president to live in the Naval Observatory was Walter F. Mondale, who moved into the house with his family in 1977.
  • Housewarming Party at the U.S. Naval Observatory
    Ricardo Thomas
    Washington, D.C.
    U.S. Naval Observatory
    parties
    This photograph was taken by Ricardo Thomas on September 7, 1975, during the housewarming party for the vice president's residence at the United States Naval Observatory. Here, Vice President Nelson A. Rockefeller and Second Lady Happy Rockefeller invite President Gerald R. Ford, First Lady Betty Ford, and their daughter Susan Ford to tour the dining room of the vice president's residence. Located at Number One Observatory Circle in Northwest Washington, D.C., the house was originally built for the superintendent of the United State Naval Observatory in 1893, but became the residence of the chief of naval operations in 1923. In 1974, the house was selected by Congress to be refurbished for use as the residence of the Vice President of the United States. Although Vice President and Mrs. Rockefeller hosted housewarming parties after renovations of the house were complete in 1975, the Rockefellers did not live in the house and only used it for entertaining. The first vice president to live in the Naval Observatory was Walter F. Mondale, who moved into the house with his family in 1977.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Ford Family Portrait
    David Hume Kennerly
    East Sitting Hall
    Second Floor
    First Family
    pets
    portrait
    This photographic portrait of President Gerald R. Ford and his family was taken in the East Sitting Hall. The children of President Ford and First Lady Betty Ford stand behind their parents. From left: Susan Ford, Steve Ford, Jack Ford, Mike Ford, and Mike's wife, Gayle Ann Ford. President and Mrs. Ford's loyal Golden Retriever, Liberty, sits in front of the group. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Henry Haller served five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Attends Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford celebrates her senior prom with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff members and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with classmates from the Holton-Arms School and their guests at their senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Attends Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford chats at a table with date William Pifer, classmates from the Holton-Arms School, and their dates during her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Prom committee members made the tablecloths from sheets based on a suggestion by Susan inspired by decorations used at a White House luncheon for senators' spouses on May 5, 1975. Following the prom, the tablecloths were donated to the White House courtesy of Wamsutta. Floral arrangements were also prepared by members of the prom committee, and included yellow tulips, daisies, orange carnations, white sweet peas, mid-century lillies, and ming fern.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former Trinity College from Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with classmates from the Holton-Arms School and their guests at their senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with classmates from the Holton-Arms School and their guests at their senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Attends Holton-Arms Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford celebrates her senior prom with date William Pifer and classmates from the Holton-Arms School. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff members and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Attends the 1975 Holton-Arms School Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford enjoys a glass of punch while celebrating her senior prom with date William Pifer, classmates from the Holton-Arms School, and their dates. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room. The punch was made from tea, lemonade, white grape juice, club soda, and sugar.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Answers Press Questions about her Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    press
    State Floor
    Blue Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford and her date William Pifer speak to the press in the Blue Room about Susan's senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Tablecloths and flower arrangements were assembled by prom committee members, while punch and hors d'oeuvres, including miniature quiche lorraine, pigs-in-a-blanket, swedish meatballs, and sweet and sour chicken, were prepared by White House staff and served in the State Dining Room.
  • Susan Ford Dances at Holton-Arms School Senior Prom
    Joseph H. Bailey
    State Floor
    East Room
    celebrations
    In this photograph, taken May 31, 1975, first daughter Susan Ford dances with classmates from the Holton-Arms School at her senior prom. The prom for the 1975 graduating class of the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland was held predominately in the East Room. It was the first prom held in the White House. Students covered the cost with funds they had raised since seventh grade. Students danced to music performed by The Outerspace Band, a five-member group consisting of former students from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and The Sandcastle, a seven-piece rock band based out of Richmond, Virginia.