EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 1 MIN
Ford Family & Michigan Traditions | December 9
from Michigan Minute
On this day, Gerald R. Ford's stepfather, also named Gerald Ford, was born in Grand Rapids. He raised the future president, instilling values like honesty, hard work, and punctuality. In 1972, Grand Rapids also became the first Michigan city to feature a Black Santa Claus in its Christmas parade. And in 2011, Mittengate occurred when Wisconsin claimed the mitten state title, sparking a Michigan rivalry.
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