In 1974, he also received the highest distinction of the Scout Association of Japan, the Golden Pheasant Award.[233] In 1985, he received the 1985 Old Tom Morris Award from the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America, GCSAA's highest honor.[234] In 1992, the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation awarded Ford its Lone Sailor Award for his naval service and his subsequent government service. In 1999, Ford was honored with a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.[235] Also in 1999, Ford was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bill Clinton.[236] In 2001, he was presented with the John F. Kennedy Profiles in Courage Award for his decision to pardon Richard Nixon to stop the agony America was experiencing over Watergate.[237]
The following were named after Ford:

The Ford House Office Building in the U.S. Capitol Complex, formerly House Annex 2.
