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Chicago, Illinois
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Divorce was uncommon back then.
Warren was an alcoholic, and in poor health. Just after Betty decided to file for divorce, he went into a coma. She took care of him for another two years as he convalesced, and they were finally divorced on September 22, 1947, on the grounds of “excessive, repeated cruelty“. They had no children. -
On October 15, 1948, she married Gerald R. Ford Jr., a lawyer and World War II veteran, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Gerald Ford was then campaigning for what would be his first of 13 terms as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the wedding was delayed until shortly before the elections because, as The New York Times reported, “Jerry was running for Congress and wasn’t sure how voters might feel about his marrying a divorced ex-dancer.”
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Virginia Slims were introduced by Philip Morris in 1968 The slogans "You've come a long way" and later "It's a woman thing" and "Find your voice" were supposed to link smoking with "women's freedom, emancipation, and empowerment" (via). (I was four years old)
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-"The saddest day of my life"
-She is thrusted into the spotlight
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This picture was taken as I was sworn in as the 38th President of the United States by Chief Justice Warren Burger on August 9, 1974.
-Gerald Ford only person in American History to hold the office of Vice President and President without being elected to either office
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First Lady Betty Ford makes remarks at a Candidate's Luncheon sponsored by Republican Women Power of Illinois. The theme of the luncheon was “You’ve Come A Long Way, Baby!” Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago, IL, September 24, 1974. (I was seven years old)
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I was seven years old and breast cancer just wasn't "spoken about" until Betty came along.
-Newsweek printed a complete account of her surgery and treatment
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Bethesda, Maryland President Gerald Ford during a visit with wife Betty Ford at Bethesda Naval Hospital after her operation for cancer.
I was 7 and never heard of breast cancer before.
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Daisy was 8
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-President Ford had laryngitis and couldn't deliver his concession speech congratulating Jimmy Carter
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First Lady Betty Ford comforts her son John ('Jack') Ford as the family gathers in the Oval Office following the President's concession of the 1976 presidential election to Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter November 3, 1976 in Washington, DC
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Daisy was almost 11
-Her family held an interventation to stop her addiction of alcohol and painkillers
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I was 11
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In 1982 Lady Bird Johnson joined Betty Ford for a final push towards the Equal Rights Amendment. at the Lincoln Memorial.
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I was 15
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I’m really proud of this center. And I’m really grateful for my own recovery, because with my recovery, I was able to help some other people come forward and address their own addictions. And I don’t think there’s anything as wonderful in life as being able to help someone else.
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I was 21
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I was out of college in working in Business. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2a/Betty_Ford_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom.jpg/1280px-Betty_Ford_Presidential_Medal_of_Freedom.jpg
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The compelling and deeply personal stories of six women's journeys through alcoholism and drug addiction, with commentary by Betty Ford. (One of them was a schoolteacher.)
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People no longer have to feel ashamed.
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Died: July 8, 2011, Rancho Mirage, California, USA
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Rancho Mirage, CA
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1) How would you describe Betty Ford's leadership? In what ways could her leadership be described as authentic?
2) How did critical life events play a role in the development of her leadership?
3) In what way is her leadership about serving the common good?
4) Self-Awareness and transparency are associated with authentic leadership. How does Betty Ford exhibit these qualities?
