Brooke Astor, 1902-2007
Despite the circumstances of her last few years, Brooke Astor will most likely be remembered most for her philanthropy. She liquidated the Vincent Astor Foundation in 1997, having made a solid impact on such institutions as the International Rescue Committee, the Fresh Air Fund, the Lighthouse for the Blind and, perhaps above all, her beloved New York Public Library.
Author: CBS News Staff
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