Wally Amos Famous

He was famous well before he started selling cookies.

From This is True for 18 August 2024

Mary Martin Musical matchmaker

Martin was a huge influence in the music industry, even though she wasn’t a musician herself.

From This is True for 14 July 2024

Mildred Stahlman Neonatologist

Dr. Stahlman is largely responsible for creating the modern NICU — Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

From This is True for 30 June 2024

Romay Davis Servicewoman

In 1945 World War II, the Army had a backlog of millions of pieces of mail for the troops. Davis and her comrades were sent to fix the problem.

From This is True for 23 June 2024

Ed Stone Astrophysicist

Dr. Stone was the Project Scientist for the Voyager project for 50 years — and I’m grateful to have known him.

From This is True for 16 June 2024

Gene Nora Jessen Pilot

Jessen was one of the “Mercury 13” — women pilots recruited to go through the astronaut selection process to prove they could indeed get through it.

From This is True for 2 June 2024