White House Press Releases (Ford Administration). 1974 - 1977. Press Releases. 1974 - 1977. Press Releases, January 10, 1977. 1/10/1977 - 1/10/1977. Guest list for the ceremony and luncheon to be given by President and Mrs. Ford on the occasion of the Presentation of the Presidential Medal of Freedo
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Ford, Betty, 1918-2011
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Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Ford was First Lady from 1974 to 1977 as the wife of President Gerald Ford. She was noted for raising breast cancer awareness and being a passionate supporter of the Equal Rights Amendment. In 25 years of political life, Betty Bloomer Ford did not expect to become First Lady. As wife of Representative Gerald R. Ford, she looked forward to his retirement and more time together. In late 1973 his selection as Vice President was a surprise to her. She was just becoming accus...
