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Bonnie Angelo
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Veronica Estelle Angelo
January 29, 1924 |
| Died | September 17, 2017 (aged 93) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Woman's College of the University of North Carolina |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer |
| Years active | 1950s–2008 |
| Employer | Time |
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Notable work
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First Mothers |
| Spouse(s) | Harold Levy (?–1998; his death) |
Bonnie Angelo (born Veronica Estelle Angelo) was an American journalist and writer. She lived from 1924 to 2017. Bonnie Angelo was famous for her book First Mothers.
She worked for Time magazine for over 25 years. During this time, she was a reporter in Washington D.C. She covered important events at the White House. She also reported on many famous people and events across America and the world.
Early Life and Education
Bonnie Angelo was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This was in the year 1924.
She went to college at the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina. She later married Harold Levy. He passed away in 1998. They had one son together, named Christopher Levy.
A Career in Journalism
Bonnie Angelo had a very active career. She was a co-host on a TV show in Washington called Panorama. She reported on the Ford presidency in the 1970s. This meant she covered news about the President of the United States.
In 1978, she became Time magazine's bureau chief in London. This was a very important job. It meant she was in charge of the magazine's news office there.
While in the United Kingdom, she covered many big stories. She reported on Margaret Thatcher becoming Prime Minister. She also covered the royal wedding in 1981. This was when Prince Charles married Lady Diana Spencer. She also reported on conflicts in Northern Ireland.
In 2000, Bonnie Angelo wrote a book called First Mothers: The Women Who Shaped the Presidents. This book looked at the mothers of U.S. Presidents. It showed how these women influenced their sons. It helped people understand that mothers had a big impact on leaders.
Later Years
Bonnie Angelo passed away on September 17, 2017. She was 93 years old. She died in a nursing home in Bethesda, Maryland. Her death was due to health issues related to dementia.
