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Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Ford (née Bloomer) born
Chicago, Illinois -
Betty was a dancer and taught dance
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In 1942, she married William C. Warren,[4] who worked for his father in insurance sales
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Finally divorced
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. -
Married Gerald Ford
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.” -
women's freedom, emancipation, and empowerment smoking ad
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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Betty Ford becomes 1st lady
-"The saddest day of my life"
-She is thrusted into the spotlight
-Spoke out in support of abortion rights, women in politics, and the Equal Rights Amendment -
Ford's inauguration
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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Republican Women Power luncheon - You've Come a Long Way, Baby!
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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Betty Ford undergoes a Mastectomy on cover of Newsweek
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
-In light of what went on in in the Nixon White House Betty thought it was important to be as open and as transparent as possible -
After the operation
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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Betty Ford's 60 Minutes Interview
Daisy was 8
This interview caused much controversy -
Betty Ford Delivers Concession Speech
-President Ford had laryngitis and couldn't deliver his concession speech congratulating Jimmy Carter -
The Ford Family at the concession to Jimmy Carter
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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Inauguration day (handing the reins to Jimmy Carter)
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Betty Ford Checks in Rehab
Daisy was almost 11
-Her family held an interventation to stop her addiction of alcohol and painkillers
-At first was very reluctant but then opened up to the public -
The Times of My Life was published
I was 11 -
Not my power, but the power of the position, a power which could be used to help.
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Push for ERA with LBJ
In 1982 Lady Bird Johnson joined Betty Ford for a final push towards the Equal Rights Amendment. at the Lincoln Memorial.
I was around 14. http://192.185.122.193/~carlanth/carl_admin/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/in-1982-lady-bird-johnson-joined-betty-ford-for-a-final-push-towards-the-equal-rights-amendment-at-the-lincoln-memorial.jpg -
Betty Establishes the Nonprofit Betty Ford Center
I was 15 -
I’m really proud of this center.
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. -
A Glad Awakening published
I was 21 -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
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 -
Congressional Medal of Honor
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Healing and Hope
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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Helping celebrities like Keith Urban
People no longer have to feel ashamed.
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Died in California
Died: July 8, 2011, Rancho Mirage, California, USA -
Ford Center merged with Hazelden Foundation
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation has helped over 100,000 people including children
Rancho Mirage, CA -
Questions
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?
