US Stamps 2024 Betty Ford 5 Sheets of 20

US Stamps 2024 Betty Ford 5 Sheets of 20 Honors First Lady Betty Ford Why the stamp was issued: To commemorate the legacy of First Lady Betty Ford, her support for womens rights, and her other contributions to America in her lifetime. About the stamp design: Pictures part of the official 1977 White House portrait of Betty Ford by Felix de Cossio. Oil on canvas painting of Ford in a pale blue chiffon dress. First Day City: The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in the Annenberg Health Sciences Building at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California. Rancho Mirage is the location of the Betty Ford Center, a drug and alcohol rehab facility co-founded by Betty Ford. History the stamp represents: Betty Ford was a champion of womens rights, breast cancer awareness, and substance abuse treatment advocate. She was also first lady to the 38th president of the United States. Elizabeth Anne Betty Bloomer was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 8, 1918. She became interested in dance at a young age and went so far as to study under the great Martha Graham when she was older. When Betty was just 16 years old, her father died, leaving her mother to become the familys sole breadwinner. It was around this time that Betty became a womens rights advocate. After Bettys first marriage ended, she met lawyer and World War II veteran, Gerald Ford Jr. They quickly fell in love and married on October 15, 1948. Betty became Fords number one supporter during his political career first in the House of Representatives, then as vice president, and finally as president. As first lady, Betty supported the Equal Rights Amendment and other worthy causes. When Ford ran during the 1976 election, she was so influential that campaign buttons encouraged people to Vote for Bettys Husband. Ford ultimately lost reelection, but Betty stayed busy. In 1982, she opened the nonprofit rehab facility, Betty Ford Center, a testament to her lifes goal of helping as many people as she could. The condition of the stamp is as shown in the image and is suitable for paying postage or collecting.