Betty Ford

Elizabeth Anne Ford was the first lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977, as the wife of President Gerald Ford. As first lady, she was active in social policy, and set a precedent as a politically active presidential spouse. She was also second lady of the United States from 1973 to 1974, when her husband was vice president. Throughout her husband's time in the office of the presidency, she maintained high approval ratings, and was considered to be an influential first lady.