Betty Furness
American actress, consumer advocate, and special assistant to the president (1916-1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elizabeth Mary Furness (January 3, 1916 ā 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 | |
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2nd Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs | |
In office May 1, 1967 ā 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) | Leslie Midgley (1967-1994) (her death) Hugh "Bud" Ernst[1] (1945-1946; 1946-1950) (his death) Johnny Green (1937-1943) |
Children | 4 |
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