Margaret Chase Smith
American politician and senator
Born
December 14th, 1897
127 years ago
Died
1995
30 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a U.S. Senator from Maine from 1949 to 1973. Elected to the House of Representatives in 1940, becoming the first woman to serve in both chambers of Congress. Advocated for women's rights and military matters. Delivered the 'Declaration of Conscience' speech in 1950, opposing McCarthyism. Played a significant role in establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
First woman elected to both chambers of Congress
Delivered the 'Declaration of Conscience' speech
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