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Rebecca Ann Felton (née Latimer; June 10, 1835 – January 24, 1930) was an American writer, politician, and slave owner who was the first woman to serve in the United States Senate, serving for only one day. She was a prominent member of the Georgia upper class who advocated for prison reform, women's suffrage and education reform.
Nov 21, 2022 · In 1922, Rebecca Latimer Felton, a Georgia women’s rights activist and lynching proponent, temporarily filled a dead man’s Senate seat. Felton advocated lynching Black men accused of raping white...
Rebecca Latimer Felton: A Featured Biography. The first woman to serve in the United States Senate, Rebecca Latimer Felton (1835–1930) of Georgia was appointed to fill a vacancy on October 3, 1922. She took the oath of office on November 21, 1922, and served only 24 hours while the Senate was in session.
Mar 1, 2024 · Rebecca Ann Felton (born June 10, 1835, near Decatur, Ga., U.S.—died Jan. 24, 1930, Atlanta, Ga.) was an American political activist, writer, and lecturer, and the first woman seated in the U.S. Senate. Rebecca Latimer was graduated first in her class from the Madison Female College, Madison, Georgia, in 1852 and the following year married ...
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May 14, 2003 · Rebecca Latimer Felton (seated) was the first woman to be sworn into the U.S. Senate on November 21, 1922, as a replacement for Thomas E. Watson, who died while in office. Her term lasted for twenty-four hours before the inauguration of Walter F. George, who won the special election for the seat.
November 21, 2022. By Senate Historical Office. Subscribe. On November 21, 1922, Rebecca Felton of Georgia took the oath of office, becoming the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate. Though her legacy has been tarnished by her racism, the significance of this milestone—now 100 years old—remains.
Jan 10, 2022 · The Senate’s first woman was also its last enslaver. By Gillian Brockell. January 10, 2022 at 10:38 a.m. EST. Rebecca Latimer Felton at her Senate office desk on Nov. 21, 1922. (U.S. Senate...
