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Betsy Ann Plank (1924-2010) is commonly known as the first lady of public relations because her public relations career, which lasted 63 years, was filled with many firsts. She was recognized by the Arthur W. Page Center for Integrity in Public Communication as a "PR pioneer... and champion of public relations education," and The New York Times referred to her as "a true trailblazer in the field of public relations."

Early Life
On April, 3, 1924, Plank was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She received a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in English literature from the University of Alabama. There was no such thing as a public relations major when she attended college, which inspired her efforts to develop and advance public relations education. Following her graduation in 1944, she briefly pursued a career in radio broadcasting. In 1947, she started her first public relations job in a temporary position at a public relations agency that served nonprofit organizations. She became an employee of Daniel J. Edelman, Inc., now known as Edelman Public Relations) in 1960 and served as executive vice president until 1973.