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First Ladies and Their Causes
March 20, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThe first lady of the United States plays a vital role in setting the tone for the national office. Though it is not an official job, first ladies throughout U.S. history have entertained, served as advisors to their husbands and have set fashion trends...
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- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Taureans
- Famous People Born in North Carolina
Dolley Madison
U.S. First Lady / 1768 - 1849
Dolley Madison is best known as the wife of United States President James Madison, who served from 1809 to 1817.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Sagittarians
Mary Todd Lincoln
U.S. First Lady / 1818 - 1882
Mary Todd Lincoln was the wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
- Famous Virgoans
Lucy Hayes
U.S. First Lady / 1831 - 1889
Lucy Hayes was an American first lady, the wife of President Rutherford B. Hayes.
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- Influential Women of Washington
- Famous Arians
- U.S. First Ladies
Lou Hoover
Philanthropist, U.S. First Lady / 1874 - 1944
A philanthropist who was active in wartime relief, Lou Hoover was the wife of President Herbert Hoover.
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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- People with Animal Names
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Lady Bird Johnson
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady / 1912 - 2007
The wife of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson, Lady Bird Johnson served as first lady from 1963 to 1969.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Studio 54 Patrons
- Influential Women of Washington
Betty Ford
U.S. First Lady / 1918 - 2011
Betty Ford became the First Lady when President Nixon resigned and made her Vice President husband, Gerald Ford, the acting President.
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- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Girl Scouts
- Influential Women of Washington
Nancy Reagan
Film Actress, U.S. First Lady / 1921 -
Nancy Reagan is a former first lady of the United States, the widow of Ronald Reagan, who founded the "Just Say No" drug awareness campaign.
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Influential Women of Washington
- Girl Scouts
Hillary Clinton
Women's Rights Activist, U.S. First Lady, Government Official / 1947 -
When Hillary Clinton was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2001, she became the only American first lady to hold national office. She became the 67th U.S. secretary of state in 2009, serving until 2013.
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Patron Saints Primer
March 16, 2012 by Libby O'ConnellThousands of saints are a part of the Christian faith, and many of them are venerated as patron saints who are believed to guard the devoted in all aspects of life...
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- Famous Saints
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- Famous People Named George
St. George
Saint / 201 - 300
St. George, Christian patron saint of England, was made known there by Arculpus and Adamnan. In a famous tale, he rescued a Libyan princess from a sea monster.
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Photo of the Week: Shooting Through the Glass Ceiling
March 19, 2012 by Julien McNabThe 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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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Film Directors
Dorothy Arzner
Director / 1897 - 1979
Dorothy Arzner was a pioneer in the film industry, becoming one of the first women directors of feature films and the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America.
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Drinks Named After People
March 17, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatWhat's in a name? When it comes to drinks, the moniker is a key garnish. Famous figures throughout history have been immortalized in works of art, but a special...also in this article
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- Famous Military Veterans
- Celebrity Aviators
- Famous Virgoans
Arnold Palmer
Golfer / 1929 -
Arnold Palmer, nicknamed "The King," is a former champion golfer and is considered one of the sport's all-time greats.
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- Actors Turned Politicians
- Breast Cancer Survivors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Shirley Temple
Film Actress, Diplomat / 1928 -
Shirley Temple was the leading child actor of her time, receiving a special Oscar and starring in films like Bright Eyes and Heidi.
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- Famous Scottish People
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born on March 7
Rob Roy
Folk Hero / 1671 - 1734
Scottish Rob Roy, also known as Red MacGregor was the famous Scottish folk hero of the 18th century best known as the Scottish Robin Hood.
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Famous People to Come Out of the Potato Famine
March 16, 2012 by Leila TahaDespite the fact that Ireland is more than 3,000 miles away from New York City, Saint Patrick's Day is widely celebrated in the United States. That's because Irish...
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- USO Entertainers
- Famous Lookalikes
- Famous Taureans
Stephen Colbert
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1964 -
Comedian and talk show host Stephen Colbert was a mock news correspondent on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show before hosting his own spin-off, The Colbert Show.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Arians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
Conan O'Brien
Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1963 -
Comedian and writer Conan O'Brien rose to fame as the host of the talk show Late Night and later the Tonight Show and Conan.
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- Famous Fathers
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Lefties
Barack Obama
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1961 -
Barack Obama is the 44th and current president of the United States, and the first African American to serve as U.S. president. First elected to the presidency in 2008, he won a second term in 2012.
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- Famous Irish-Americans
- Famous Military Veterans
- The Kennedy Family
John F. Kennedy
Civil Rights Activist, U.S. President, U.S. Representative / 1917 - 1963
John F. Kennedy, the 35th U.S. president, negotiated the Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty and initiated the Alliance for Progress. He was assassinated in 1963.
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Famous Female Firsts
March 16, 2012 by Leila TahaAngelina Jolie, Oprah Winfrey and Beyoncé are all household names. Since March is Women's History Month, let's take a look at some famous women whose names are not as familiar. Many courageous women have charted the way for generations to come in fields...
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- In these groups:
- Daring Female Adventurers
- Groundbreaking Women
- Girl Scouts
Sally Ride
Educator, Astronaut, Physicist / 1951 - 2012
In 1983, astronaut and astrophysicist Sally Ride became the first American woman in space aboard the space shuttle Challenger. Ride died on July 23, 2012 at the age of 61, following a battle with pancreatic cancer.
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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
Elizabeth Blackwell
Educator, Doctor / 1821 - 1910
Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman to graduate from medical school in the United States. She became a leading public health activist during her lifetime.
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- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous Racecar Drivers
Janet Guthrie
Race Car Driver / 1938 -
Janet Guthrie was the first female racecar driver to compete in a NASCAR Winston Cup stock car race, the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500.
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