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Statement by the President on the death of Alexander Calder [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Statement by the President on the death of Alexander Calder [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Digitized from Box 34 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
NOT EMPER HR 11, 1976
Office of the White House Press Secretary
(Palm Springs, California)
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
It was with the deepest regret that I learned of the death of
Alexander Calder whose universally recognized creativity in art
brought joy to millions.
Mr. Calder's sculpture and innovative art forms helped evolve an
entirely new state of consciousness and demonstrated what American
improvization could achieve.
I am proud that a magnificent Calder is on display in my home town,
Grand Rapids. It has won a place in the hearts of Michiganders
just as the Calder artistry has enriched a world that became Calder's
universe.
Art has lost a genius and the United States has lost a great American
who contributed much to the civilization of the 20th century.
Mrs. Ford joins me in sending our condolences to Mrs. Calder and
the family.
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