Betty Ford Quotes

First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977

Elizabeth Anne Ford (née Bloomer); formerly Warren; (April 8, 1918 – July 8, 2011) was the 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.

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Birth Name: Elizabeth Anne Bloomer Ford

Alternative Names: Betty Bloomer • Elizabeth Ann Ford • Elizabeth Ann Bloomer • Elizabeth Anne Blommer Ford • Elizabeth Ann Bloomer Warren Ford • Elizabeth Bloomer • Elizabeth Anne Ford • Betty Bloomer Ford • Elizabeth Ford • Elizabeth Bloomer Ford

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The long road to equality rests on achievement of women and men in altering how women are treated in every area of everyday life.

I have perfect: faith in my husband. But I'm always glad to see him enjoy a pretty girl. And when he stops looking, then I'm going to begin to worry. But right now, he still enjoys a pretty girl. And he really doesn't have time for outside entertainment. Because I keep him busy.

The most difficult moments were trying to pull my family through my cancer operation. I really had to pull them through, and to try to make them happy because they were so sad and upset.

I think that there are sane women that probably have their husbands around the house more than they'd like. And then there are those that wish their husbands were home more.