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Betty Lou Bumpers (née Flanagan; January 11, 1925 – November 23, 2018) was an American politician, advocate for childhood immunizations, and world peace activist, who served as the First Lady of Arkansas from 1971 to 1975.
24 de nov. de 2018 · Nov. 24, 2018. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Betty Bumpers, whose advocacy of childhood immunization won her national recognition while serving as first lady of Arkansas and after accompanying her husband,...
26 de nov. de 2018 · The U.S. Institute of Peace mourns the death of Betty Bumpers, a schoolteacher, First Lady of Arkansas and adept political campaigner whose work promoted a reduction of tensions and nuclear weaponry during the Cold War, elevated the voices of American women in policymaking, and improved health for children.
24 de nov. de 2018 · Betty Bumpers, a former Arkansas first lady who advocated for childhood immunizations nationwide and pushed for limiting nuclear arms proliferation, has died. She was 93.
Betty Bumpers: Champion of Childhood Immunization and Peace explores the significance of Bumpers\' work, situating her story within the context of the history and society of the late twentieth century. Her advocacy highlights social change through connecting and inspiring women, with prominent work in peacemaking, health, and justice.
The Dale and Betty Bumpers Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) was established to facilitate research in vaccine development. The VRC is dedicated to improving global human health through the rigorous pursuit of effective vaccines for human diseases.
Betty Bumpers, former USIP board member and founder of Peace Links, talks about her life story, why she became an advocate for conflict resolution, and thing...
