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Life & legacy of US First Lady Betty Ford

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As the United States prepares for its latest incoming president, Soundings contributor Liz looks back at a previous American First Lady – Betty Ford. Betty was a reluctant First Lady, who became well-known for her personal warmth and openness about her health struggles. She used that openness and her position as First Lady to change attitudes and behaviour towards serious illness across the United States, creating a lasting legacy.

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As the United States changes President, we look at Betty Ford, a former US First Lady with a remarkable legacy
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  • Head and shoulders portrait of Liz Allan, TNF Soundings Contributor.

    Liz Macintyre Allan was born and brought up on the southside of Glasgow. She attended Scotland Street Primary School and later Glasgow University where she was awarded an Honours Degree in History and Comparative Religion. Liz stayed at home for several years while she raised her family and then decided to re-enter academic life as a mature student. After a happy career in education, Liz decided to take a different path....as a story teller. She found a collection of over 300 letters written by her father and describing his experiences during WW2. Liz transcribed his words and it became a successful book....Love Letters from a Desert Rat.

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