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Betty Ford

About 1975

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In this 1975 photo, self-described "ordinary woman" Betty Ford found herself very much in the public spotlight.
Betty Ford

Betty Ford, about 1975

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Betty Ford, married to Gerald Ford, was an unexpected First Lady. Her public battles with breast cancer and chemical dependence, as well as her support for the Equal Rights Amendment, marked her time as First Lady.

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