From Poise to Purpose, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and the Changing Role of First Lady

By Shelley Irwin

Published April 23, 2026 at 10:46 AM EDT

We talk to Heath Lee and President of the Foundation, Gleaves Whitney.

The Gerald R Ford Foundation welcomes Heath Lee to present From Poise to Purpose, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford and the Changing Role of First Lady, tonight at the Ford Museum. We talk to Heath, and President of the Foundation, Gleaves Whitney.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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