1897 – 1995

Margaret Chase Smith

member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995)

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Born

1897-12-14, Skowhegan

Died

1995-05-29

Birthplace state

Maine

Biography

Margaret Chase Smith was born in Skowhegan, Maine in 1897 and worked as a teacher, business executive, and politician. She served as a U.S. representative from Maine from 1940 to 1949, then as a U.S. senator from 1949 to 1973, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress. In 1950 she delivered a speech titled "Declaration of Conscience" in which she criticized the tactics of Joseph McCarthy. She died in 1995.

Occupation

Margaret Chase Smith is recorded as a business executive, a politician and a teacher, born in Maine (1897–1995).

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Frequently asked about Margaret Chase Smith

Who was Margaret Chase Smith?

Margaret Chase Smith was member of the United States Senate from Maine (1897-1995), born in Maine (1897 – 1995).

When and where was Margaret Chase Smith born?

Margaret Chase Smith was born on 1897-12-14 in Skowhegan.

When did Margaret Chase Smith die?

Margaret died on 1995-05-29.

What was Margaret Chase Smith known for?

Margaret Chase Smith is recorded as a business executive, a politician and a teacher.

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