Betty Ford (1918-2011) was First Lady of the United States from 1974 to 1977 during the presidency of her husband Gerald R. Ford.
On December 14, 1976, Ford hosted the annual White House Christmas party, with special guests Big Bird, Loretta Long, Will Lee, Sonia Manzano, and Northern Calloway sharing the stage with the Fords' daughter Susan and Santa Claus.
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- ↑ "Big Bird a Big Hit" Deseret News Salt Lake City, Utah, December 15, 1976