Betty Ford and Nancy Pelosi were chosen, along with seven others, for the National Women’s Hall of Fame that honors women in the field of business, arts, athletics and science. This was announced last Wednesday in Buffalo, New York by Beverly Ryder, the Hall’s board of director’s co-president.
Ryder said the efforts of these women have impacted the lives of both women and men, and girls and boys, and provide outstanding examples of the importance of commitment, perseverance and the desire for change.
The induction will take place at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park, in Seneca Falls on October 12, 2013. This is a historical place where the first women’s right convention took place.
Betty Ford
Ford, whose life was taken in 2011, is recognized for her work with cancer and addiction patients. She shared her struggles with the people. She was one of the founders of Betty Ford Center that addresses substance abuse.
Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi is a Democratic leader of the house who served for 25 years. She is the first woman to head an American political party and Speaker of the House as well. In an interview, she said that she was able to achieve so much because of the courage and deeds of women existing in the Hall of Fame.
Other inductees
Seven other inductees include Mother Mary Joseph Rogers, founder of Maryknoll Sisters; research economist Anna Jacobson Schwartz; education activist Bernice Resnick Sandler; feminist Kate Millett; 19th century educator Emma Hart Willard; Ina May Gaskin, a midwife and author; and a leading horse racing jockey, Julie Krone.
Other Hall of Famers
They will join Women’s Hall of Famer, Billie Jean King: tennis pro, Elizabeth Cady Stanton: suffragist, Lucille Ball: actress and Sally Ride: astronaut. There are 247 women inductees so far.
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