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Margaret Madeline Chase Smith (née Chase; December 14, 1897 – May 29, 1995) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she served as a U.S. representative (1940–1949) and a U.S. senator (1949–1973) from Maine.
24 de abr. de 2024 · Born: Dec. 14, 1897, Skowhegan, Maine, U.S. Died: May 29, 1995, Skowhegan (aged 97) Title / Office: United States Senate (1949-1973), United States. Political Affiliation: Republican Party. Awards And Honors: Presidential Medal of Freedom (1989)
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HISTORY. The Senator Who Stood Up to Joseph McCarthy When No One Else Would. Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman to serve both the House and the Senate and always defended her values,...
11 de mai. de 2018 · Margaret Chase Smith. Margaret Chase Smith (1897-1995) was one of the most politically powerful women in American history. She served over eight years in the U.S. House of Representatives and was the sole woman senator during her 24 years in the Senate.
16 de out. de 2008 · Listen. Fourth of a five-part series. Margaret Chase Smith, called the "lady of Maine," was a tough hawk who took a keen interest in military affairs and free speech. Her political career...
Margaret Chase Smith: A Featured Biography. On June 1, 1950, Margaret Chase Smith delivered in the Senate Chamber a "Declaration of Conscience" against McCarthyism, defending every American's "right to criticize … right to hold unpopular beliefs … right to protest." A Republican senator from Maine, Smith served 24 years in the U.S. Senate ...
2 de nov. de 2020 · One of the most renowned leaders to hail from Maine, Margaret Chase Smith was the first woman to win election to both the U.S. House and U.S. Senate. She made her mark with her independent stances, including legislation on behalf of women in the armed services, and her famous "Declaration of Conscience" speech, criticizing Sen ...
