Rebecca Latimer Felton
American politician and educator
Born
Died
1930
96 years ago — 95 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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An educator and politician who served as the first female United States Senator for a single day in 1922. Worked in women's rights advocacy, supporting suffrage and social reform. Contributed to educational improvements and held various local political offices in Georgia. Involved in the founding of the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs, promoting civic engagements among women.
First female U.S. Senator for one day in 1922
Advocated for women's suffrage in Georgia
Worked on educational reform in Georgia
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