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Alex Haley
Journalist, Author / 1921 - 1992
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Astronaut, Military Leader, Pilot, U.S. Representative / 1921 -
John Glenn was the first U.S. astronaut to orbit Earth, completing three orbits in 1962. He has also served as an Ohio senator.
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Betty Friedan
Women's Rights Activist, Journalist / 1921 - 2006
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Film Actor / 1921 - 2003
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Television Actress / 1921 - 1986
Actress Donna Reed charmed audiences in the film It's a Wonderful Life and on television's The Donna Reed Show.
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