Gerald Ford and his dog Liberty
N 44° 04.800 W 103° 13.764
13T E 641766 N 4882282
The City of Presidents project places statues of all U.S. Presidents throughout the downtown Rapid City SD area. It has taken 6 years to reach the "half-way" point of this project. This is the statue of President Gerald Ford and his dog Liberty.
Waymark Code: WMGCT
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2006
Views: 107
One night when the regular caretaker for his dog Liberty was unable to be at the White House, President Ford offered to take care of the family pet. He was told that Liberty usually needed to make a late night "business" trip to the South lawn.
As scheduled, Ford and the dog left the White House without telling the secret service. As the duo strolled the grounds the service secured the White House second floor, as is done every night. Ford was unable to use the elevator or return to the private quarters until he alerted guards that he was locked out of the Mansion.
Breed: Golden Retriever
Date Built: 2001/01/01
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