Frederick C. Belen ZIP Code inventor
One of the most visible results of his work was the “Zone Improvement Plan”.
From This is True for 10 October 1999
public service
Cops, firefighters, medics, soldiers, and similar
Joan R. Braden Diplomat and inspiration
She raised eight children, which became what she was famous for.
From This is True for 29 August 1999
Clint Youle First on-air TV weatherman
Youle became the first on-air TV weatherman.
From This is True for 1 August 1999
Charles Conrad Jr Apollo moonwalker
“Pete” Conrad was the third man to walk on the moon.
From This is True for 4 July 1999
Daniel N. Cooke LA Police spokesman
He carried a badge. THE badge: 714.
From This is True for 2 May 1999
Henry V. Graham Civil rights enforcer
“He will always be known as the man who stood Governor Wallace down at the school house door.”
From This is True for 21 March 1999
Harry Rossoll “Smokey Bear” creator
Rossoll came up with the ‘Smokey [the] Bear’ character.
From This is True for 28 February 1999
Toni House Spokeswoman
House was the spokeswoman for the U.S. Supreme Court, but wisely refused to interpret the court’s rulings.
From This is True for 27 September 1998
George Grundy Jr Test pilot
Grundy was an early pilot, and a brave test pilot.
From This is True for 24 May 1998