Margaret Chase Smith

American politician and senator

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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