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Imelda Marcos
I really had no great love for shoes. I was a working First Lady I was always in canvas shoes. I did nurture the shoes industry of the Philippines, and so every time there was a shoe fair, I would receive a pair of shoes as a token of gratitude.
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Imelda Marcos is saying that she personally preferred practical, comfortable footwear because of her active role as First Lady, rather than fancy shoes. However, she supported the local shoe industry by attending events and accepting shoes as gifts, showing appreciation for their work.
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