Hattie Caraway
American politician (1878–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway (February 1, 1878 – December 21, 1950) was an American politician who became the first woman elected to serve a full term as a United States Senator. Caraway represented Arkansas. She was the first woman to preside over the Senate. She won reelection to a full term in 1932 with the active support of fellow Senator Huey Long, of neighboring Louisiana.[1][2]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Arkansas, Preceded by ...
Hattie Wyatt Caraway | |
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United States Senator from Arkansas | |
In office November 13, 1931 – January 3, 1945 | |
Preceded by | Thaddeus Caraway |
Succeeded by | William Fulbright |
Personal details | |
Born | Hattie Ophelia Wyatt (1878-02-01)February 1, 1878 Bakerville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | December 21, 1950(1950-12-21) (aged 72) Falls Church, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 3, including Paul |
Education | Ebenezer College Dickson Normal College (BA) |
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