 Cropped screenshot of Betty Furness from the trailer for the film Mama Steps Out. Image by Trailer screenshot, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Betty FurnessBetty Furness Betty Furness American actress, consumer advocate, and special assistant to the president (1916-1994) Elizabeth Mary Furness (January 3, 1916 – April 2, 1994) was an American actress, consumer advocate, and current affairs commentator. Quick facts 2nd Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs, President ... Betty Furness from the film Mama Steps Out (1937) 2nd Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs In office May 1, 1967 – January 20, 1969 President Lyndon B. Johnson Preceded by Esther Peterson Succeeded by Virginia Knauer Personal details Born Elizabeth Mary Furness (1916-01-03)January 3, 1916 New York City, U.S. Died April 2, 1994(1994-04-02) (aged 78) New York City, U.S. Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Johnny Green (1937-1943 Hugh "Bud" Ernst[1]… (Source: Wikipedia)
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