(Encyclopedia) Hutton, James, 1726–97, Scottish geologist, chemist, and naturalist. He was initially attracted to chemistry; he entered the legal profession at the Univ. of Edinburgh; turned to…
(Encyclopedia) Ford, Betty, 1918–2011, American first lady (1974–77), wife of President Gerald Ford, b. Chicago as Elizabeth Anne Bloomer. A candid, outspoken, and popular first lady, she became an…
(Encyclopedia) Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, private philanthropic organization established in 2000 by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corp., and his wife Betty. The foundation funds projects…
(Encyclopedia) Williams, Betty, 1943–2020, Northern Irish peace activist, b. Belfast as Elizabeth Smyth. In Aug., 1976, Williams, a receptionist, witnessed the death of three children when a car…
(Encyclopedia) Friedan, Betty NaomiFriedan, Betty Naomifrēdănˈ [key], 1921–2006, American social reformer and feminist, b. Peoria, Ill. as Bettye Goldstein, educated at Smith College (B.A., 1942) and…
Timothy HuttonactorBorn: 8/16/1960Birthplace: Malibu, California Oscar-winning actor who won an Academy Award in his big screen debut for his portrayal of a young man trying to cope with the death of…
Timothy HuttonactorBorn: 8/16/1960Birthplace: Malibu, California Oscar-winning actor who won an Academy Award in his big screen debut for his portrayal of a young man trying to cope with the death of…
Betty CuthbertBorn: Apr. 20, 1938Australian runner won gold medals in 100 and 200 meters and 4x100m relay at 1956 Olympics; also won 400m gold at 1964 Olympics.Ann CurtisA - C
Betty Ford(Elizabeth Ann Bloomer, Elizabeth Ann Warren)former First Lady of the United States, humanitarianBorn: 4/8/1918Birthplace: Chicago, Ill. A former dancer with the Martha Graham…
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