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Women in History Presents

Betty Ford
2025-10-28 19:00:00 2025-10-28 20:30:00 America/New_York Women in History Presents Women in History presents Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Tuesday, October 28
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-28 19:00:00 2025-10-28 20:30:00 America/New_York Women in History Presents Women in History presents Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford. Westlake Porter Public Library - Porter Room

Women in History presents Betty Ford, the wife of President Gerald Ford.

A proponent of the Equal Rights Amendment, Mrs. Ford was open about her personal struggles in life including substance abuse.

Women in History is dedicated to the education of all people, regardless of age, race or socio-economic status through the dramatic recreation of the lives of notable women in history.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History and Genealogy | Education/Lifelong Learning |

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Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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