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The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith

The Life of Senator Margaret Chase Smith

  • Documentary
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RELEASE

2011-03-10

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N/A

LENGTH

86 min

Description

The journey of Senator Margaret Chase Smith from Skowhegan to Washington D.C. included obstacles such as 1950s gender bias and McCarthyism. Along the way Senator Smith became the first woman in history to serve in both the U.S. House and Senate. Hosted by Jack Perkins, the film includes insightful interviews with Senators Olympia Snow, Susan Collins, and Bill Cohen.