Marshall Fredericks, sculptor, 1972, bronze

Walk past the Gerald R. Ford Museum, into the Betty Ford Garden.
A noble eagle prepares to take flight off of its pedestal.
Constructed with angular shapes, the eagle is very geometric.
This symbol of our country appears to be soaring, with the
hard lines and sharp edges representing speed. Look further
northwest for the gold and black fence past the Museum. The
cement vault inside the fence will be the final resting place for
Grand Rapids native and former President Gerald R. Ford.