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Also Known As Elizabeth Anne Bloomer
Born April 8, 1918 • Chicago • Illinois
Died July 8, 2011 (aged 93) • California
Title / Office first lady (1974-1977)
Founder Betty Ford Center
Awards And Honors Presidential Medal of Freedom (1991)
Notable Family Members spouse Gerald Ford

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