Elizabeth Ford
First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977
1918 — 2011
Quick Facts
Profession
First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977
Born
April 8, 1918
Died
2011 (age ~93)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
politician, writer, dancer
United StatesBorn in ChicagoDied in Rancho Mirage
1918
Born in Chicago (1918-04-08)
1973
PositionSecond Lady or Gentleman of the United States (1973–1974)
1974
PositionFirst Lady of the United States (1974–1977)
1987
AwardMichigan Women's Hall of Fame
1991
AwardPresidential Medal of Freedom
2000
AwardLasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
About
Elizabeth Anne Ford was 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.
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Who is Elizabeth Ford?+
Elizabeth Anne Ford was 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
What does the name Elizabeth mean?+
The name Elizabeth means "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is of English origin.
When was Elizabeth Ford born?+
Elizabeth Ford was born on April 8, 1918.
When did Elizabeth Ford die?+
Elizabeth Ford died in 2011, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.
The name Elizabeth is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew, popular since the 16th century.. Etymology: tree=1 From Elizabeth, from the , a transliteration of the Old Testament tr=ʔĕlîšeḇaʕ. See El and שבועה. Isabel.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Names related to Elizabeth
Elizabeth — April 8, 1918
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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