Leonore Annenberg
Philanthropist, Widow of publisher Walter Annenberg, and former Chief of Protocol under Ronald Reagan [more...]
Leonore Cohn Annenberg, also known as Lee Annenberg, was an American businesswoman, government official, and philanthropist, noted for serving as Chief of Protocol of the United States from 1981 to 1982. Annenberg was married to Walter Annenberg, who was an Ambassador to the United Kingdom and newspaper publishing magnate. She also served as the chairman and president of the Annenberg Foundation from 2002 until 2009. Born in New York City and raised in Los Angeles, she graduated from Stanford University. After her first two marriages ended in divorce, she married noted businessman Walter Annenberg, who was appointed U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom in 1969 under President Richard Nixon. In her role as the ambassador's wife, Leonore directed a major renovation of the ambassador's official residence. The Annenbergs contributed to Ronald Reagan's 1980 presidential campaign and upon his inauguration, Leonore was named Chief of Protocol, placing her in charge of advising the president, vice president, and Secretary of State on matters relating to diplomatic protocol.
February 20th, 1918 in New York City / Died: Mar 12th, 2009 - aged 91
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BirthPlace : New_York_City
DeathDate : 2009-03-12
DeathPlace : Rancho_Mirage,_California
DeathYear : 2009
Nationality : United_States
President : Ronald_Reagan
Religion : Christian_Science
Residence : Rancho_Mirage,_California
Spouse : Walter H. Annenberg (Direct Link)
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Date: Mar 12th, 2009 - aged 91
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