Today, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of American actress Lauren Bacall (1924-2014). Bacall and Leonard Bernstein shared a deep and lasting friendship. In November 1947, they were among the prominent figures who spoke out on a radio broadcast criticizing the House Un-American Activities Committee. In 1974 they became neighbors when the Bernstein family moved to the iconic Dakota building. Bacall was also a cherished guest at Bernstein’s milestone birthday celebrations, including