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of the campaign is a red dress. It came into being as a way to attract attention to The Heart Truth, and eliminate perceptions that heart disease is an issue only for men. The dress reminds women to focus on their "outerselves", as well as their "innerselves", especially heart health.
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and fashion industries, in an attempt to appeal to female audiences. Red dresses have been displayed across the country, primarily at New York's
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contributed dresses that were displayed in the Bryant Park Tents. Many fashion shows have been put on in recent years during the
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has been the ambassador for The Heart Truth since 2003. She has led the federal government in giving women more information relating to heart disease. Bush has coordinated many events relating to The Heart Truth, including a
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