Ford graduated from the Hotchkiss School in Connecticut in 1975. Her philanthropic support additionally placed a specific focus on charities serving children with special needs. ', "October 10, 1973: Vice President Spiro Agnew Resigns", "How Betty Ford Made History Inside The White House and Beyond", "Betty Ford: unaffected, but not a 'plain country girl', "March 13, 1974 Vice President and King Hussein of Jordan", "Betty Ford: Feminist, Social Liberal, Republican", "Betty Ford as First Lady: A Woman for Women", "Back in View, a First Lady With Her Own Legacy", "Betty's popularity rises because of her big mouth", "Presidents Advisors Urging Bigger Role for Betty Ford", "Digitized from Box 39 of the Sheila Weidenfeld Files at the Gerald R. 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Ford Presidential Library and Museum The National Women's Party honored Betty Ford as", "The original documents are located in Box 29, folder "Awards Presented to Betty Ford" of the Betty Ford White House Papers, 19731977 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library", "Ford Museum - Artifact Collections - Head of State Gifts Artifacts - medal from the Arab Republic of Egypt", "The original documents are located in Box 1, folder "1976/03/29 Parsons Award, New York City" of the Frances K. Pullen Papers at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library", "Betty Ford Awards and Honors Received", Ashley, Jeffrey S. "The Social and Political Influence of Betty Ford: Betty Bloomer Blossoms", Borrelli, Maryanne. Ford also, in a television interview with Barbara Walters, expressed her support for the United States Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision ruling abortion as constitutionally protected. [3][19] Ford registered herself at the hospital on April 11, 1978. She further taught ballroom dancing lessons for children with visual impairment and hearing loss and gave weekly dance lessons to African American children. [33] On June 30, 1976, Ford attended the opening of "Remember the Ladies", a Revolutionary War-era women's exhibit. As a supporter of abortion rights and a leader in the women's rights movement, she gained fame as one of the most candid first ladies in history, commenting on the hot-button issues of the time, such as feminism, equal pay, the Equal Rights Amendment, sex, drugs, abortion, and gun control. Ford also continued to study Fuel Cell-powered electric powertrains and demonstrated hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine technologies, as well as developing the next-generation hybrid-electric systems. I think its time to bring abortion out of the backwoods and put it in the hospitals, where it belongs. Disregarding criticism to her stance, Ford would remark, Maybe I shouldnt have said it, but I couldnt lie. Ford had weekly meetings with a psychiatrist approximately between August 1965 and April 1967. "[3][13] For their honeymoon, the two briefly traveled to Ann Arbor, Michigan, where they attended a college football game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Northwestern Wildcats, before driving to Owosso, Michigan, to attend a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee Thomas Dewey. [120][121][122] Ford is also one of three former first ladies whose lives are the focus of the Emmy-nominated 2022 Showtime television series The First Lady, in which she is portrayed by Kristine Froseth and Michelle Pfeiffer. [19], During a January 1984 address in Michigan to a crowd of individuals who were in the early stages of alcohol and drug dependency treatment, Ford declared that the six years since she began her treatment for alcohol and drug abuse, "have been the best years in my life from the standpoint of feeling healthier and feeling more comfortable with myself". [3], On March 12, 1974, the Fords hosted a state dinner for King Hussein of Jordan after president Nixon, with a week's notice, asked Vice President Ford to take over for him in hosting the already-scheduled state dinner. During the general election, her busy campaign activity saw the reigniting of her pinched nerve. [3] Gerald Ford was confirmed as vice president by the United States Congress on December 6, 1973, and Gerald Ford took the oath of office before a joint session of the United States Congress, placing his hand upon a bible which Betty Ford held. [25][26] The dinner was held in the John Quincy Adam's Drawing Room, one of the Diplomatic Reception Rooms at the United States Department of State headquarters at the Harry S Truman Building. Sometime in the fall of 1881, Jesse James resumed his pursuit of Jim Cummins. [16], Ford has been a vocal advocate for improvements to be made in all modes of global transportation, having stated that governments and private industry would need to rethink transportation infrastructure and technology as the global population expands and the existing infrastructure is unable to keep pace. In 1965, Ford suffered a significant nervous breakdown, erupting in severe crying that had appeared inexplicable to others. [37] Ford ultimately played an important role in the 1976 election campaign. She regularly drove her children around to their activities, such as her sons' Little League Baseball games and her daughter's dance classes. [71][72][73] Gerald Ford did not know about or see the photo until 1994. Shortly after she decided to file for divorce, Warren fell into a coma. During these two years, she lived upstairs while he was nursed downstairs[3] She worked jobs in order to support both herself and Warren. [23], Ford has been interviewed by several publications such as Bloomberg, the Financial Times, Fortune Magazine, American Banker, The Economic Times, British American Business, Forbes, Expansion, Private Equity International, the Silicon Valley Business Journal, and LEADERS Magazine. Bill Ford: 'Our Family Name Is on the Line Every Day'. [41], The Fords were among the more openly affectionate first couples in United States history. [46], In Good Housekeeping's annual readers' poll of most admired women, Ford placed second in 1974[53] and first in 1975. [5] Warren was an alcoholic and diabetic, and was in poor health. [82] In November 1977, Ford appeared at the opening session of the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas. Endeared by this show of support from his colleagues including fellow members of a Ford bible study group volunteering to walk his dog early in the morning so he could stay home with his son Burkman decided to submit a Ford employee story about how his coworkers had helped him through his grief. July 14, 2013, 12:12 AM by . Marigay McKee, president of Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bill Ford Getty Images. Content tailored to your personal preferences, Favorite content saved within your briefcase, Media advisories, newsletters, and email alerts and PR contact information. [75][76] The photo was subsequently published and is regarded as an "iconic" photograph of Ford's time as First Lady. Jimmie Allen and wife Alexis Gale break up, announce pregnancy with baby . "First Ladies and the Cultural Everywoman Ideal: Gender Performance and Representation. [100], In 1985, Ford received the Award for Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged, an annual award given by the Jefferson Awards. Additionally, Ford is establishing leadership positions in mobility solutions, including self-driving technology, and provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. [108] On May 8, 2003, Ford received the Woodrow Wilson Award in Los Angeles for her public service, awarded by the Woodrow Wilson Center of the Smithsonian Institution. In 2004, Ford reaffirmed her pro-abortion rights stance and her support for the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, as well as her belief in and support for the ratification of the ERA. Ford has three sisters: Martha Morse (who has 3 children), Sheila Hamp (who has 3 children), and Elizabeth Kontulis. [15] An anecdote that was later reported was that, when Gerald Ford left Grand Rapids for Washington, D.C., Betty Ford's new sister-in-law Janet Ford remarked to her, "with Jerry, you'll never have to worry about other women. Ford's restructuring plan, dubbed "The Way Forward", reversed a $1.6 billion loss during 2009 in its North American operations. Ford develops and delivers innovative, must-have Ford trucks, sport utility vehicles, commercial vans and cars and Lincoln luxury vehicles, as well as connected services. [24] On May 31, 1973, Ford made her first major speech when she gave a commencement address to the graduates of the Westminster Choir College. [98] On October 12, 1981, Ford spoke in support of the ERA on a rally held at the National Mall. [3] Following her husband's death, Ford continued to live in Rancho Mirage. [58] Ford decided to be open about her illness because "There had been so much cover-up during Watergate that we wanted to be sure there would be no cover-up in the Ford administration. Edsel Ford II, son of Henry Ford II and also a board member, is his first cousin. In 1993, Robin Dreyer (who is now Penland's communications manager) wrote an article about Bill for the school's . ", Hummer, Jill Abraham. [21] Ford became overwhelmed by the media attention she received and became somewhat reclusive for a period early into her time as second lady. [46] The poll gauges Americans' most admired men and women without providing respondents any pre-arranged list of names. The chairman of Ford Motor and the great-grandson of Henry Ford is an elder statesman in an industry where C.E.O.s come and go. Share. Ford's recent predecessor Lady Bird Johnson was among other first ladies that did not conduct solo trips abroad. Ford also served as the president, CEO, and COO until turning over those roles to former Boeing executive Alan Mulally in September 2006. [3], Campaign button in support of President Ford's 1976 presidential campaign with the phrase "Keep Betty in the White House", Betty and Gerald Ford onstage at the 1976 Republican National Convention. [3] Many of Fords views were aligned-with, or even more liberal than, Rosalyn Carter, the wife of Fords Democratic general election opponent Jimmy Carter. Ford was observed audibly telling her husband "I love you" following a kiss they shared right after he was sworn in as president. [19] In her 1987 memoir she reflected on these addictions, writing, "I liked alcohol, it made me feel warm. Bill Ford has an estimated net worth of $1 billion as of 2022.Ford earned $10 million annually and was the 264th highest-paid CEO according to Forbes at the time of his resignation. [15] This open affection was evident from the beginning of Gerald Ford's presidency. Ford was noted for raising breast cancer awareness following her 1974 mastectomy. [7] Early into her time in the White House, during a televised tour of the White House she once again noted that she and her husband shared the same bed. In the first of adjustments for politics, he had asked her to delay the wedding until shortly before the primary election 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. As was the case during Gerald Ford's vice presidential swearing-in, Betty Ford held the Bible upon which he placed his hand while taking his oath of office. In November 1977, Ford and First Lady Rosalynn Carter joined together to advocate for its ratification at the National Women's Conference in Houston. However, even after this, Ford continued with her planned campaign schedule. [18][failed verification][19][failed verification], Ford also serves on the advisory board of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. [86][100], Ford supported gay and lesbian causes, speaking against discrimination in the United States military. [22] Two days later, on October 12, 1973, President Richard Nixon nominated Gerald Ford to serve as vice president. [2][non-primary source needed][3][non-primary source needed] Additionally, General Atlantic has expanded its sector coverage through the launch of the global Consumer sector team as well as the expansion of the Healthcare sector to include Life Sciences. Ford would ultimately develop an addiction to prescription medication (and would ultimately confront and recover from this addiction in 1978). Following her White House years, she continued to lobby for the ERA and remained active in the feminist movement. He was looking for a grandiose location to give the occasion a unique, gritty Detroit feel. [3], Ford accompanied her husband on a trip to mainland China in 1972. She joined Ford in . "[62], Dishes that Ford particularly liked serving at state dinners included wild rice,[25][67] Columbia River salmon, souffl, and flamb. In 2005, Ford relinquished her chair of the center's board of directors to her daughter Susan. He served several years as a mid-ranking executive in product development. Ford added the title of chief executive officer on October 30, 2001, following the ouster of then-CEO Jacques Nasser. In 1985, Ford received the Los Angeles AIDS Projects "Commitment to Life Award". [54] Her active political role prompted Time to call her the country's "Fighting First Lady" and was the reason they profiled her, among several others, to represent the "American Women" as the magazine's 1975 Person of the Year. Ford succeeded in getting sober. About a week later, when he was casually working from home, he received a phone call from Bill Ford. [56], Ford's involvement in political issues received some conservative criticism. Gena Rowlands won both an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal of Ford. His answer: Sometimes you have to imagine what hasnt happened yet. Her mother's actions in the wake of her father's passing are said to have been formative for her views in support of equal pay and gender equality. [74] A Ford family friend said that President Ford "about fell off his chair" when he saw the photo for the first time. [62], Among the most notable state dinners the Fords hosted was a July 7, 1976 state dinner honoring Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. He left that position in order to become chair of the Board of Directors' Finance Committee in 1995. Eleanor Ford and Joseph Cobb, grade-school classmates and the children of two . The marriage of Charlotte Amalie Feng, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Feng of Creve Coeur, Mo., to William Edward Ford 3d, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ford of Summit, N.J., took place . Bill generally is regarded as the smartest Ford of his . Some women protested Ford's lobbying for the ERA by carrying placards outside of the White House reading "Betty Ford, Get Off the Phone". In addition to his duties as chair, he served as chief executive officer of the company from October 2001 to September 2006 . Ford made campaign appearances and delivered speeches across the United States. [3], Ford had an extremely busy schedule by July 1974. ", Tasha N. Dubriwny, "Constructing breast cancer in the news: Betty Ford and the evolution of the breast cancer patient.". Bill Ford is General Atlantic's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, with three decades of experience investing in and helping build leading growth companies. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan, that is committed to helping build a better world, where every person is free to move and pursue their dreams. [104] On November 18, 1991, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George H. W. She instead attended the Bennington School of Dance in Bennington, Vermont, for two summers, where she studied under director Martha Hill with choreographers Martha Graham and Hanya Holm. [35] In a 1975 interview with McCall's, Ford remarked that she was asked just about everything, except for how often she and the president had sex. "[3], At the time her husband assumed the presidency, reporters speculated on what kind of first lady Ford would be, as they thought her predecessor, Pat Nixon, as noted by one reporter, to be the "most disciplined, composed first lady in history. This was formally presented to her by President Ford, who was an Academy Awards Council member. Ford with other U.S. First Ladies at the November 1991 opening of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. [7][30] Ford regarded Roosevelt a role model. Edsel Ford II (b. Henry II married three times. [3][19] Ford's health problems and the stress of her husband's career (which saw him frequently away from their household) compounded, particularly after her husband's career became even more demanding after he became House minority leader in January 1965. Ford also enjoyed the traditional role as hostess of the White House and on a daily basis spent most of her energy on the family, health, and filling in for her husband on the hustings. Photo by Ellen Denker. [3] Ford received support from her family and managed to resume a busy lifestyle. in management as a Sloan Fellow from the MIT Sloan School of Management.[9]. [11] She had, three years into the marriage, concluded that their relationship was a failure. In this statement, she also praised the reputation of the hospital's addiction treatment program, and declared her pleasure to have the opportunity to attend the treatment. Bill with his wife and children moved to Fallon from Reno fifty some years ago. Reagan had contrasting views on issues such as drug experimentation by teenagers and the Equal Rights Amendment (which she opposed passing). [8][63] She found out of this upcoming dinner and her responsibility for planning it through a phone call she received within 24-hours after her husband's swearing-in as president. The statement also declared, "I expect this treatment and fellowship to be a solution for my problems. Bill Ford with the mail in 2008. Bill Ford . [7] Ford has personally led a number of successful investments during his tenure as CEO of General Atlantic, including First Republic Bank (2010), IHS Markit (2010), NYMEX Holdings (2006), Priceline (1998), and E*Trade (1995). William Clay Ford Jr. (born May 3, 1957) is an American businessman, serving as executive chairman of Ford Motor Company. ", Tobin, Leesa E. "Betty Ford as first lady: A woman for women.". However, Ford simply responded by giving the explanation that it was not something she had tried to hide, but, rather, something she had only not shared with the news media because none of them had broached the topic in their previous questions to her. [5], In 1936, after graduating from high school, Bloomer proposed continuing her study of dance in New York City, but her mother refused on account of the relatively recent loss of her husband. Betty Ford was portrayed as an ideal patient within a success narrative that presented the key sequences of her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment in a progressive, linear fashion that inspired optimism. [25][62] Once she became first lady, it fell to Ford to arrange this already-scheduled dinner. There have been gays and lesbians serving our country for many years. "[7], Betty and Gerald Ford had four children together: Michael Gerald Ford (born 1950), John Gardner Ford (nicknamed Jack; born 1952), Steven Meigs Ford (born 1956), and Susan Elizabeth Ford (born 1957). [10][11], In 2000, he announced that the company would achieve a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency in the company's light truck fleet, including SUVs, by mid-decade.[12]. [7] Due to conservative backlash from Ford's comments on premarital sex, marijuana use, and abortion in a 1975 60 Minutes interview, President Ford initially quipped to her that her comments had lost him a large number of votes. Ford also publicly expressed admiration and friendship toward First Lady Pat Nixon. We have estimated William E. Ford's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets. [48] After her tenure as first lady ended, she would top the poll for a second time in 1978, the year she had established herself as an advocate for people with drug and alcohol dependence. [37][33] In January 1976, the editors of the New York News Service wrote that Ford was, "one of the most charming and popular First Ladies ever to occupy the White House".
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