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Who Am I? Female Leaders
March 28, 2012 by Rhonda Hilario-CaguiatPost a commentThink you have a tough job? Let's give a thought to those whose day-to-day have a huge impact on people. Specifically, we're thinking of fearless female leaders...
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Female Whistleblowers
March 1, 2012 by Leila TahaMarch is women's history month, a time when we remember not just women who star in movies or hold elected office, but women who have made an impact by speaking...
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- Mysterious Deaths
- Real Life Leading Ladies
- Famous People Who Died in Accidents
Karen Silkwood
Activist / 1946 - 1974
Karen Silkwood was a nuclear power plant technician and union activist who exposed violations by her employers. She was killed in a suspicious car accident.
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Photo of the Week: Deeds Not Words
March 12, 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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- Famous Libras
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
- Famous Suffragettes
Emily Davison
Women's Rights Activist / 1872 - 1913
Militant suffragette Emily Wilding Davison fought to gain equal voting rights for British women before dying at the Epsom Derby in 1913.
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What Would Honest Abe Wear?
February 16, 2012 by Jennifer BallFashion Week may be wrapping up, but that doesn't stop blogger and fashion expert John Jannuzzi from thinking up more great contemporary fashions for our favorite...
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Photo of the Week: Flying With Style
March 5, 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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Ugliest GOP Debates
January 10, 2012 by Leila TahaThe 2012 presidential election is 10 months away. Thanks to the large crop of contenders for the Republican nomination, though, we've already had 15 nights of live...
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- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
- Famous Aquarians
- U.S. Vice Presidents
Dick Cheney
U.S. Vice President / 1941 -
Dick Cheney served four Republican presidents and spent six terms in the House. The former Vice President specialized in defense, energy, and the Middle East.
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- Failed Assassinations
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Lefties
Gerald Ford
Lawyer, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1913 - 2006
Gerald Ford became the 38th president of the United States following Richard Nixon's resignation, in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal.
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- Political Party Crashers
- 2012 Presidential Hopefuls
- Eagle Scouts
Rick Perry
Governor / 1950 -
Republican politician Rick Perry was elected governor of Texas in 2000, and ran for the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential race.
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- Failed Assassinations
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Irish-Americans
Ronald Reagan
Film Actor, Television Actor, U.S. President, U.S. Governor / 1911 - 2004
President Ronald Reagan helped redefine the purpose of government and pressured the Soviet Union to end the Cold War. He solidified the conservative agenda for decades after his presidency.
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- Celebrity Aviators
- Candidates with Babies
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
George H.W. Bush
Diplomat, U.S. President, U.S. Vice President, U.S. Representative / 1924 -
The 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan. He is the father of George W. Bush, the 43rd president.

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