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March 2013
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Museums Dedicated to Women
March 28, 2013 by Gerit QuealyIn contemplating a trip to Val-Kill, Eleanor Roosevelt's charming cottage estate on the grounds of FDR's imposing Hyde Park, I was struck to discover that this was "the only National Historic Site dedicated to a First Lady." Really?
As we reach the...
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- In these groups:
- Wild West
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Leos
Annie Oakley
Folk Hero / 1860 - 1926
Annie Oakley was a renowned markswoman and star who worked for years with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Activists
Maggie Lena Walker
Activist, Entrepreneur / 1864 - 1934
Maggie Lena Walker was grand secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an organization dedicated to the social and financial advancement of African Americans.
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Painters
Georgia O'Keeffe
Painter / 1887 - 1986
Georgia O'Keefe is a 20th century American painter best known for her flower canvases and southwestern landscapes.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Diplomat, U.S. First Lady / 1884 - 1962
The wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eleanor Roosevelt changed the role of the first lady through her active participation in American politics.
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Bob Hope: King of the Oscars
March 19, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers...
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- In these groups:
- USO Entertainers
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Celebrity Golfers
Bob Hope
Film Actor, Television Actor, Television Personality / 1903 - 2003
Bob Hope was a entertainer and comic actor, known for his rapid-fire delivery of jokes and for his success in virtually all entertainment media.
- In these groups:
- Hotheads
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
Marlon Brando
Film Actor / 1924 - 2004
Legendary screen presence Marlon Brando performed for more than 50 years and is famous for such films as A Streetcar Named Desire and The Godfather.
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Best Picture Oscar Winners
Cecil B. DeMille
Actor, Filmmaker, Screenwriter / 1881 - 1959
Cecil B. DeMille was an actor, director and producer who became a giant of the 20th century film industry, known for epics like The Ten Commandments.
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Does Hermann Rorschach Look Like Brad Pitt?
March 27, 2013 by Thad MorganSwiss psychiatrist Hermann Rorschach is best known for creating his famous "Rorschach Inkblot Test" that analyzes patients through what they see in the patterns...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Scorpios
- Famous Psychiatrists
- Famous People Born in 1884
Hermann Rorschach
Psychiatrist / 1884 - 1922
Hermann Rorschach was a Swiss psychoanalyst who created the controversial Rorschach Inkblot Test to measure social behavior.
- In these groups:
- Famous Lookalikes
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Brad Pitt
Film Actor / 1963 -
Actor and producer Brad Pitt is a Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee and a two-time winner of People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" title (1995 and 2000.)
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Leonard Nimoy: Live Long and Happy Birthday!
March 25, 2013 by Andrew CannizzaroThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal makers...
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- Star Trek Stars
- Celebrities With Advanced Degrees
- Famous Arians
Leonard Nimoy
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1931 -
Leonard Nimoy is an actor who has played Spock in both the 1960s TV series Star Trek and several movies based on the show.
- In these groups:
- TV Moms: 1950s
- Famous Leos
- Famous Actresses
Jane Wyatt
Theater Actress, Television Actress / 1910 - 2006
Emmy-award winning actress Jane Wyatt is best known for her role as housewife and mother Margaret Anderson on the CBS television sitcom Father Knows Best.
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Prince Biography: Q&A with Author Touré
March 18, 2013 by Eudie PakPrince. His name alone conjures the sensations of sex, the rhapsody of rock 'n' roll, and for some of us of a particular generation, the romanticism of the white...
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- Vegans
- Sober Celebs
- Super Bowl Halftime Performers
Prince
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 -
American musician Prince achieved wide fame in the 1980s with 1999 and Purple Rain, the latter album sharing a title with a film starring the musician.
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Women Winning in the Workplace: Five Female CEOs
March 22, 2013 by Thad MorganOnce upon a time, corporate America was a boys-only club, but the rules are slowly shifting even at the top of the ladder. More women than ever are running the most successful businesses in the U.S.: seven female CEOs made the Fortune 500 list in 2002...
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- Modern Titans of Tech
- Famous Geminis
- Famous Engineers
Marissa Mayer
Business Leader, Computer Programmer, Engineer / 1975 -
Marissa Mayer led the development of Google's most successful products for more than 10 years and was appointed CEO of Yahoo in 2012, at the age of 37.
- In these groups:
- Modern Titans of Tech
- Famous Leos
- Famous People Born in 1956
Meg Whitman
Business Leader / 1956 -
Meg Whitman is the successful corporate executive, serving as CEO of eBay and later Hewlett Packard. In 2010 she lost her bid to win the California governorship.
