From her childhood to the present day, Shirley has always been an ambassador for what is best about America.” 10. Temple Black’s husband, businessman Charles Black, also engaged in public service.

In 1967, Shirley Temple Black ran for Congress in California, attempting to become the first woman in the Golden State’s congressional delegation.

Instead of 175 guests, there were 269. (They roamed all over the house with drinks, flopped on beds, ... ''Shirley Temple opens doors for Shirley Temple Black,'' she admitted.