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Gerald Ford, Willis Ward, & the Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game of 1934
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Gerald Ford, an often-overlooked president, made a significant impact on civil rights. That story began while he was a football player at the University of Michigan and his friendship with a man named Willis Ward. Here is a story of sports, racism, and overcoming adversity, all coming together in a remarkable friendship.
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1. Gerald Ford, Willis Ward, & the Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game of 1934 (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:07:58)
3. Marker 02 (00:17:58)
2670 episodes
Manage episode 427089745 series 2943947
On this episode of Our American Stories, Gerald Ford, an often-overlooked president, made a significant impact on civil rights. That story began while he was a football player at the University of Michigan and his friendship with a man named Willis Ward. Here is a story of sports, racism, and overcoming adversity, all coming together in a remarkable friendship.
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Gerald Ford, Willis Ward, & the Michigan-Georgia Tech Football Game of 1934 (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:07:58)
3. Marker 02 (00:17:58)
2670 episodes
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