Betty Ford

1918 - 2011

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Biography

Betty Ford was the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 as the wife of President Gerald Ford. She was known for her work in raising awareness about addiction and co-founding the Betty Ford Center, a renowned addiction treatment facility. Ford was a prominent advocate for women's rights and openly discussed her own struggles with breast cancer and addiction, helping to destigmatize these issues.