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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 President Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy and set a precedent as a politically active presidential spouse.
Apr 2, 2014 · Updated: Mar 30, 2021. Photo: David Hume Kennerly/White House/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images. (1918-2011) Who Was Betty Ford? Betty Ford became the first lady of the United...
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 position as first lady early on,...
Oct 28, 2022 · Betty Ford Biography. Betty Bloomer, ca. 1938. Elizabeth Anne (Betty) Bloomer was born in Chicago on April 8, 1918 and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is the third child and only daughter of Hortense Neahr and William Stephenson Bloomer. Mr.
Sep 21, 2018 · Betty Ford’s Trailblazing Legacy. The first lady spoke her mind and shared her struggles, sparking national dialogues that affected countless American lives. By: Lisa McCubbin. Updated: July...
Jul 12, 2011 · One of the nation's most-admired first ladies, Betty Ford, died Friday at her home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., at the age of 93. Gwen Ifill introduces an excerpt of a documentary that examined...
