Famous Couples - Gerald Ford & Betty Ford

Gerald Ford & Betty Ford

Gerald Ford and betty ford have been married since 1948. When Gerald Ford became the 38th president of the United States, Betty put her position to good use, helping the handicapped and working toward the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment. Betty Ford also survived breast cancer and chemical dependency, which led her to become the founder of the Betty Ford Center, which is now considered the best treatment facility in the Nation for those recovering from Alcohol and drug abuse. The fords were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal for "dedicated public service and outstanding humanitarian contributions." in 1999.