A short biography of Betty Ford whose honesty and openness on issues like abortion, breast cancer, and addiction connected with the American people.
A short biography of Betty Ford who grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and took jobs modeling and teaching dance before appearing on the national stage as First Lady. Her honesty and openness on issues concerning abortion, breast cancer, and alcohol addiction struck a chord with the American people.
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When the 19th Amendment was ratified, women were finally given the right to vote, and over the years many courageous women have stepped onto the national political stage as well. In 1916, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman elected to Congress and almost a century later Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina woman to serve on the Supreme Court. And within the last two decades, the esteemable Hillary Clinton has served as First Lady, a New York senator and Secretary of State. These women, and many more, are setting the stage for the future of female leaders in Washington.
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