Born August 1921

She was also an interior decorator who styled the White House for nine presidents.

She played the glass harp in the Woody Allen movie “Broadway Danny Rose.”

He presided over a notable case against tobacco companies.

He was also honored with a Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Legion of Honor.

Mable Lee was the “Queen of the Soundies,” a dancer and singer who delighted 1940s audiences in more than 100 musical short films.

Naomi Parker Fraley was an inspiration for iconic WWII female factory worker Rosie the Riveter.

Co-creator and host of “Let’s Make a Deal.”

With his epic tale “Roots,” author Alex Haley gave voices to those who had their own taken away.

Famed Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee led the newspaper and journalism to new heights.

The 1950s were very good to country legend Webb Pierce. The honky-tonk idol joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1952 and spent the 1950s recording a string of hit singles …