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Birth in Dallas, Texas

March 23, 1924

Bette Clair McMurray was born in Dallas, Texas, to Jesse McMurray and Christine Duval. Her early life was marked by the challenges of the Great Depression, instilling in her a strong work ethic and resourcefulness that would later define her entrepreneurial spirit.

Early Employment and Marriage

Late 1930s - Early 1940s

During her teenage years, Bette held various jobs to support her family. She married Warren Nesmith in 1941 shortly before he was sent to serve in World War II. This period highlighted her resilience and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

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Inventor of Liquid Paper correction fluid.

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1 January, 1990

Approximate date. A portion of her state financed the Gihon Foundation which established the Council on Ideas, a think tank with a retreat center located north of Santa Fe, New Mexico, active from 1990 to 2000 and devoted to exploring world problems.

12 May, 1980

Bette Nesmith Graham died on May 12, 1980, due to complications of a stroke. She left her fortune to her son, who took over her foundations.

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