"They can talk of the companionship of men, the splendor of the sun, the softness of moonlight, the beauty of music, but give me a willow chair on a quiet deck."
Nellie Bly
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The United States Postal Service issued this commemorative stamp of Nellie as part of their Women in Journalism series.
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Google put out this doodle to mark the 151st anniversary of Nellie's birthday! Watch it to see an animated account of Nellie's record-breaking journey around the world.
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