Hazel Abel
American educator and politician (1888–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hazel Abel (née Hempel; July 10, 1888 – July 30, 1966) was an American educator and politician in the U.S. state of Nebraska, who served as a member of the United States Senate for fifty-four days in 1954. She was the first woman elected to the Senate from Nebraska, and she remains the shortest-serving senator from Nebraska.
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Hazel Abel | |
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United States Senator from Nebraska | |
In office November 8, 1954 – December 31, 1954 | |
Preceded by | Eva Bowring |
Succeeded by | Carl Curtis |
Personal details | |
Born | Hazel Hempel (1888-07-10)July 10, 1888 Plattsmouth, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | July 30, 1966(1966-07-30) (aged 78) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
Resting place | Wyuka Cemetery |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | George Abel (m. 1916) |
Children | 5 |
Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (BA) |
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