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Signature. Elizabeth Anne Ford ( née Bloomer; formerly Warren; [2] April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of former president Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy and set a precedent as a politically active presidential spouse.
Apr 30, 2024 · Betty Ford was an American first lady (1974–77)—the wife of Gerald Ford, 38th president of the United States—and founder of the Betty Ford Center, a facility dedicated to helping people recover from drug and alcohol dependence. She was noted for her strong opinions on public issues and her candour.
Apr 7, 2010 · Betty Ford (1918-2011) was an American first lady (1974-77) and the wife of Gerald Ford, the 38th president of the United States. Ford realized the power of her...
Jul 9, 2011 · Betty Ford, the outspoken and much-admired wife of President Gerald R. Ford who overcame alcoholism and an addiction to pills and helped found one of the best-known rehabilitation centers in...
Betty Ford was born on 8 April 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970), Dynasty (1981) and The Betty Ford Story (1987). She was married to Gerald Ford and William Cornelius Warren.
Sep 7, 2022 · Betty Ford, née Elizabeth Anne Bloomer (1918-2011) was one of the most impactful first ladies in the history of the United States. As the wife of President Gerald Ford (president from 1974-77), she was a passionate social activist and was well-liked by the electorate, with some members of the public even wearing badges that read ‘vote for ...
Jul 9, 2011 · Former first lady Betty Ford has died at the age of 93. During her life she helped change the way Americans think and talk about breast cancer, women's rights and substance abuse.
She held her first press conference on September 4, 1974. Expressing herself with humor and forthrightness on controversial issues of the day, she answered questions about women in politics, abortion rights, and a proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution.
Sep 21, 2018 · On August 9, 1974, Betty Bloomer Ford was thrust onto the world stage when her husband, Vice President Gerald R. Ford, suddenly became President of the United States. Betty, a native of Grand...
Betty Ford. Elizabeth “Betty” Bloomer was born on April 8, 1918, in Chicago, Illinois, and spent most of her childhood in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was raised by her parents William and Hortense Bloomer. As a young girl, Betty took up dancing, which quickly became her passion.
