Clare Boothe Luce

Clare Boothe Luce

(1903–1987) journalist United States

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Clare Boothe Luce (1903–1987) was a United States journalist.

About Clare Boothe Luce

Clare Boothe Luce was an American writer, politician, diplomat, and conservative public intellectual. A versatile author, she is best known for her 1936 hit play The Women, which had an all-female cast. Her writings extended from drama and screen scenarios to fiction, journalism, and war reportage. She served as a U.S. representative from Connecticut's 4th congressional district from 1943 to 1947, and as U.S. Ambassador to Italy from 1953 to 1956. She was married to Henry Luce, publisher of Time, Life, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated.

Notable works:

Twenty best plays of the modern American theatre

Awards:

Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame|Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic|Horatio Alger Award|Presidential Medal of Freedom|Laetare Medal

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