Mary Louise Smith (politician)
American politician from Iowa (1914–1997) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mary Louise Smith (October 6, 1914 – August 22, 1997), a U.S. political organizer and women's rights activist, was the second woman to become chair of a major political party in the United States (the first was Jean Westwood).
Quick Facts Chair of the Republican National Committee, Preceded by ...
Mary Louise Smith | |
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Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
In office September 16, 1974 – January 15, 1977 | |
Preceded by | George H. W. Bush |
Succeeded by | Bill Brock |
Personal details | |
Born | Mary Louise Epperson (1914-10-06)October 6, 1914 Eddyville, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | August 22, 1997(1997-08-22) (aged 82) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Iowa (BA) |
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