Betty Ford was born in Oxford, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor's degree in education in 1940. She taught high school for three years before moving to California in 1942 where she attended the University of Southern California for one year. She married Gerald R
Ford in 1945 and had two sons, Steven and Michael. She served as First Lady of the United States (1977-1981) during the presidency of her husband, Richard Nixon.
I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken.Betty Ford
I have an independent streak. You know, it's kind of hard to tell a independent woman what to do.Betty Ford
The search for human freedom can never be complete without freedom for women.Betty Ford
