How old was Zephyr Wright?

Zephyr Wright died on April 25, 1988 at the age of 73.

Where was Zephyr Wright born?

Zephyr Wright was born in Marshall.

What is Zephyr Wright's nationality?

Zephyr Wright is a citizen of United States.

What does Zephyr Wright do?

Zephyr Wright is known as cook, chef, maid.

Zephyr Wright

Chef to U.S. President Lyndon Johnson

Died aged 73United States

Biography

Zephyr Wright (née Zephyr Black; 1915 – April 25, 1988) was an African-American civil rights activist and personal chef for President Lyndon B. Johnson and First Lady Lady Bird Johnson from 1942 until 1969. Wright influenced the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; she had communicated her experiences living under Jim Crow laws to Johnson, which were later shared by Johnson with other influential lawmakers.

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Quick answers about Zephyr Wright

How old was Zephyr Wright?: Zephyr Wright died on April 25, 1988 at the age of 73.
Where was Zephyr Wright born?: Zephyr Wright was born in Marshall.
What is Zephyr Wright's nationality?: Zephyr Wright is a citizen of United States.
What does Zephyr Wright do?: Zephyr Wright is known as cook, chef, maid.

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