People, Jan. 24, 1977

"I could have danced all night," sang First Lady Betty Ford— and to prove it she took a turn or two around the floor of the Ford's private White House quarters last week with Canadian Photographer Yousuf Karsh. During a 3½ hr. portrait session, Karsh caught Betty in a reflective pose after he told her that his Ottawa home is called Little Wings. She promptly produced a small Boehm porcelain-bird figurine from among the household possessions. After his own portrait session, President Ford asked Karsh to get in touch the next time he...

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