Mrs. Ford Visits May Fudge Shop, Mackinac Island, Michigan

In this photograph, taken July 13, 1975, First Lady Betty Ford drops by the May Fudge Shop during her trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan. On July 12-13, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford were overnight guests of Governor William G. Milliken and his wife, Helen. In addition to the visit to the fudge shop, the president and first lady attended a breakfast for participants in the 36th Annual Conference of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, toured the town and historic Fort Mackinac, and enjoyed a carriage ride. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller served as executive chef of the White House from 1966-1987.