Margaret McNamara
American educator and nonprofite executive; wife of Robert McNamara (1915–1981) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Margaret Craig.
Margaret Craig McNamara (August 22, 1915 – February 3, 1981) was the founder of the nonprofit children's literacy organization Reading is Fundamental and the wife of the United States Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
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Born | Margaret Craig (1915-08-22)August 22, 1915 Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
Died | February 3, 1981(1981-02-03) (aged 65) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | ashes scattered near Snowmass Village, Colorado, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
Occupation | Teacher |
Known for | Founder of Reading is Fundamental |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Craig McNamara |
Awards | Presidential Medal of Freedom (1981) |
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