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Betty Ford


Born
in Chicago, Illinois, The United States
April 08, 1918

Died
July 08, 2011

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Elizabeth Anne "Betty" Bloomer Ford was the widow of former United States President Gerald R. Ford and served as the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977. As first lady, Betty Ford was active in social policy and shattered precedents as a politically active presidential wife (Time considered her "the most since Eleanor [Roosevelt]"). In the opinion of several historians, Betty had more impact upon history and culture than her husband.

Throughout her husband's term in office, she maintained high approval ratings despite some opposition from some conservative Republicans who objected to her more moderate and liberal positions on social issues. Betty Ford was noted for raising breast cancer awareness with her 1974 mastectomy and wa
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Average rating: 3.9 · 320 ratings · 37 reviews · 19 distinct worksSimilar authors
The Times of My Life

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Betty: A Glad Awakening

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3.86 avg rating — 85 ratings — published 1987 — 12 editions
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Healing and Hope

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Healing and Hope: Six Women...

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依存症から回復した大統領夫人

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MI VIDA - BETTY FORD

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Betty: A Glad Awakening; In...

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A GLAD AWAKENING

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