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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Betty_FordBetty Ford - Wikipedia

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   Betty Ford. 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.

   • Political party: Republican
   • Resting place: Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

   • President: Gerald Ford
   • Succeeded by: Rosalynn Carter

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Betty-FordBetty Ford | First Lady, Women’s Rights Activist ...

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Betty Ford (born April 8, 1918, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died July 8, 2011, Rancho Mirage, California) 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.

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5. www.history.com › topics › first-ladiesBetty Ford - HISTORY

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   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,...

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7. www.biography.com › history-culture › betty-fordBetty Ford - Center, Husband & First Lady - Biography

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   Apr 2, 2014 · History & Culture. Betty Ford became the First Lady when President Nixon resigned and made her Vice President husband, Gerald Ford, the acting President. Updated: Mar 30, 2021. Photo: David...

8. www.whitehousehistory.org › bios › betty-fordBetty Ford - White House Historical Association

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   For her lifelong activism, Betty Ford received many honors and accolades, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame, and a Congressional Gold Medal. 8 Betty Ford passed away on July 8, 2011. She is buried alongside her husband at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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   Who was Betty Ford?

   • Under United States law, Gerald Ford became the 38th President of the United States. Betty Ford was officially the First Lady. In short order, it became apparent that the new First Lady was going to make an impact. Betty became known for dancing to disco music at informal White House events, and was especially good at the dance move, “The Bump.”

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   Is Betty Ford still alive?

   • Betty Ford (born April 8, 1918, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died July 8, 2011, Rancho Mirage, California) 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.

   Betty Ford | First Lady, Women’s Rights Activist & Philanthropist

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   When did Betty Ford become First Lady?

   • Betty Ford became the First Lady when President Nixon resigned and made her Vice President husband, Gerald Ford, the acting President. Who Was Betty Ford? Betty Ford became the first lady of the United States when her husband, Gerald Ford, assumed the office following President Richard Nixon's resignation.

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   Is Betty Ford a feminist?

   • "Betty Ford: Feminist, Social Liberal, Republican". The Nation. Retrieved May 15, 2022. ^ "First Lady job tailored by the lady". The Orlando Sentinel. The Associated Press. January 31, 1993. Retrieved November 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. ^ a b "Women: A Fighting First Lady". Time. March 3, 1975. Archived from the original on January 22, 2011.

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10. www.history.com › news › betty-ford-legacy-centerBetty Ford's Trailblazing Legacy | HISTORY

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    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...

11. www.nytimes.com › us › politicsBetty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93 - The New York Times

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    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...