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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES: Ruth Handler, Mattel Inc. co-founder and inventor of the Barbie Doll, displays the special 40th Anniversary Barbie at a press conference 07 February in New York City. A group of ten inspirational women were recognized at the press conference as "Ambassadors of Dreams" in a program designed to encourage and inspire young women. AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES:  Ruth Handler, Mattel Inc. co-founder and inventor of the Barbie Doll, displays the special 40th Anniversary Barbie at a press conference 07 February in New York City.  A group of ten inspirational women were recognized at the press conference as "Ambassadors of Dreams" in a program designed to encourage and inspire young women.  AFP PHOTO/Matt CAMPBELL (Photo credit should read MATT CAMPBELL/AFP via Getty Images)