1901 (or 1904): Marlene Dietrich born (actor, singer)
1913: Elizabeth Smart born (writer)
1927: Anne Armstrong born (first woman co-chair of the Republican Committee, ERA supporter, cabinet-level advisor to Richard Nixon 1972-74, first woman Ambassador to the Court of St. James 1976-77, co-chair of Reagan-Bush presidential campaign, 1980. Also member of corporate boards of directors.)
Quote for Today
Earth Pledge / Doxology:
We pledge allegiance to the Earth
And to the life which Earth provides
Our home, one planet, round the sun,
With beauty and with peace for all.
-- Judy Robeck
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