Bea Franklin is a 98 year ‘young’ inspirational woman who is the daughter of The Pep Boys ‘Jack’ and wife of a World War II photographer. Bea is a breast cancer survivor & is still quite busy going on cruises, attending Broadway shows & UpScale NYC restaurants.
Hear Bea discuss her historic journey with memories of family, famous icons, WW II, and keys to a fulfilling life:
- Her World War II photographer husband.
- World War II iconic photos: President FDR with Generals Eisenhower & Patton.
- Liberation of the Dachau death camp.
- Photos of Humphrey Bogart, Mickey Rooney & others.
- House-guests including champion boxer/TV celebrity Rocky Graziano, hockey stars & even a former US President.
- Attending a NYC Rooftop concert that featured Frank Sinatra.
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Deborah Levine founded the American Diversity Report in 2006. She is a Forbes Magazine top "Trailblazer" and award-winning author of 20 books. Her published articles span decades including: American Journal of Community Psychology, Journal of Public Management & Social Policy, The Bermudian Magazine, The Harvard Divinity School Bulletin.
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