who was president in 1966
Betty Friedan, served as president 1966-1970. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Betty Friedan was valedictorian of her high school and attended Smith College, where she edited the college newspaper and graduated summa cum laude in 1942.n 1966, Friedan was instrumental in the founding and success of NOW, which has grown into the United Statesâ largest feminist organization. Later that year she was elected NOWâs first president, and her fame as an author helped attract thousands to the new organization. Friedan was NOWâs president from 1966 to 1970.