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Betty Ford

Acting

Born April 8, 1918 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died July 8, 2011

Also known as Elizabeth Anne Ford · Elizabeth Anne Bloomer · Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Bloomer

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Biography

Elizabeth Anne Ford was 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. She was also Second Lady of the United States from 1973 to 1974, when her husband was vice president.

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Awards & recognition

  • National Women's Hall of Fame · 2013
  • Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award · 2000
  • Presidential Medal of Freedom · 1991
  • Michigan Women's Hall of Fame · 1987
  • Congressional Gold Medal

Filmography8 titles

The Presidents' Gatekeepers

2013as Self (archive footage)

Network

1976as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

The Mary Tyler Moore Show

1970as Betty Ford

Miracle

2004as Self (archive footage)

Breakdown: 1975

2025as Self (archive footage)

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Dynasty

1981

Hubert H. Humphrey: The Art of the Possible

2010as Self