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| President and Mrs. Ford read a petition, signed by all 100 members of the United States Senate, in the President's Suite at Bethesda Naval Hospital, Bethesda, MD, following the First Lady’s breast cancer surgery. 10-2-1974 White House Photograph Courtesy Gerald R. Ford Library, David Hume Kennerly |
As our nation remembers former President Gerald Ford, who passed away just after Christmas, we also recall former First Lady Betty Ford, who survives him. Mrs. Ford was diagnosed with breast cancer during Ford's presidency, and she made that news public. In doing so, Betty Ford broke the silence barrier that had cloaked breast cancer, and opened the door to public discussion of the disease and it's prevention and treatment. "I think I was born to be outspoken," she said. "Hopefully, it's been to the benefit of others." Our sincere condolences to the Ford family, with thanks for their teamwork and public service.
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Great site and the Betty Ford story certainly helps raise the awareness.
In February, I’m doing this