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“Holding these babies in my arms makes me realize the miracle my husband and I began.”

Quote by Betty Ford

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Betty Ford served as the First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, during the presidency of her husband, Gerald Ford. She is recognized for her advocacy on women's rights, addiction treatment, and breast cancer awareness. Following her tenure in the White House, she founded the Betty Ford Center, a treatment center for substance abuse and addiction. more

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