More Than a Namesake Our work is inspired by playwright, politician, and diplomat Clare Boothe Luce, a trailblazing conservative woman born in 1903. Learn more about Clare Boothe Luce from our documentary. We have put together the below pictorial bio of Clare Boothe Luce in the hope that you will enjoy getting to know our namesake, one of the most acclaimed and accomplished women of the 20th Century. Click on image to access the e- booklet in PDF format.