USPS and First Lady Jill Biden Unveil Betty Ford Commemorative Stamp

The stamp celebrates Ford's advocacy for health and substance use disorder treatment, with a dedication ceremony set for April 5.

The U.S. Postal Service and First Lady Jill Biden unveiled a Forever stamp commemorating former First Lady Betty Ford, highlighting her advocacy for women's health and substance use disorder treatment.
The dedication ceremony for the stamp will be held on April 5 at Eisenhower Health in Rancho Mirage, California, coinciding closely with what would have been Ford's 106th birthday.
Betty Ford, who served as First Lady from 1974 to 1977, was known for her openness about her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as her struggle with prescription medication and alcohol addiction.
Ford's contributions include the establishment of the Betty Ford Center for substance dependency, aiming to destigmatize treatment for substance use disorders.
Betty Ford is the seventh First Lady to be honored with a U.S. postage stamp, marking her lasting impact on the role of the First Lady and her advocacy work.