Edith Nourse Rogers
Social worker and U.S. congresswoman
Born
March 19th, 1881
144 years ago
Died
1960
65 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served from 1925 to 1960
Promoted the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948
Supported the GI Bill for veterans
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