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The story behind an iconic Betty Ford photo

The story behind an iconic Betty Ford photo

First Lady Betty Ford

First Lady Betty Ford

When Betty Ford became first lady in 1974, she faced a breast cancer diagnosis just weeks after moving into the White House. Rather than keep it private, she shared her experience with the nation. At a time when breast cancer was rarely discussed, her openness encouraged screenings that potentially helped save lives. Betty continued to champion awareness and treatment throughout her life, leaving a powerful and inspiring legacy. -- Image 1: White House Historical Association Image 2: David Hume

When Betty Ford became first lady in 1974, she faced a breast cancer diagnosis just weeks after moving into the White House. Rather than keep it private, she shared her experience with the nation. At a time when breast cancer was rarely discussed, her openness encouraged screenings that potentially helped save lives. Betty continued to champion awareness and treatment throughout her life, leaving a powerful and inspiring legacy. -- Image 1: White House Historical Association Image 2: David Hume

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Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House

Betty Ford forever postage stamp is unveiled at the White House

The unveiling of the commemorative stamp and tribute to the life of former First lady Betty Ford in the White House's East Room was truly inspiring. Susan Ford Bales, her daughter, and Joseph Lee, MD, President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, shared remarkable reflections. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3V3OsPu . . . The White House US Postal Service | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

The unveiling of the commemorative stamp and tribute to the life of former First lady Betty Ford in the White House's East Room was truly inspiring. Susan Ford Bales, her daughter, and Joseph Lee, MD, President and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, shared remarkable reflections. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3V3OsPu . . . The White House US Postal Service | Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation

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A look at White House First Lady portraits

A look at White House First Lady portraits

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Betty Ford biography offers help for managing modern issues, politics

Betty Ford biography offers help for managing modern issues, politics

"My mother loved flowers." - Susan Ford Bales. Saturday at 3pm ET a program on First Lady Betty Ford and the White House Gardens. Speakers included landscape historian Jonathan Pliska, author of "A Garden for the President," and Ann Compton, former ABC News White House Correspondent. Watch on C-SPAN 2. https://www.c-span.org/video/?513578-1/betty-ford-white-house-gardens | American History TV

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A rare glimpse at the White House portrait collection

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Have you ever made hand-crafted ornaments? In 1974, First Lady Betty Ford effortlessly combined thriftiness and togetherness with her “Handmade Craft” theme. Providing helpful instructions, Mrs. Ford encouraged the public to make their own cloth ornaments from leftover materials like scraps of fabric and paper stuffing. She even made an ornament with pieces of ecru lace from her mother’s sewing box and an old necktie of President Gerald Ford. Watch the video to learn more about the handcrafted h

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Continuing Saturday, our series "First Ladies In Their Own Words." At 2pm ET on C-SPAN 2 hear from Betty Ford as she talks about her role as First Lady, her time in the White House, and the issues important to her. Here, a preview from a speech in support of the Equal Rights Amendment. https://www.c-span.org/video/?518076-1/ladies-words-betty-ford | American History TV

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"I am going to do and say things that I believe in" 🌹 Unmissable - Michelle Pfeiffer is sublime as the legendary Betty Ford in #TheFirstLady Stream the star-studded drama now, exclusive to Paramount | Paramount

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