Hattie Caraway

1878–1950 (age 72)

U.S. Senator

Biography

Hattie Caraway made history as the first woman elected to the United States Senate, and she represented Arkansas with earnest dedication and a gentle yet firm demeanor.

Her gravesite, maintained as the U.S. Senator Hattie Caraway Gravesite, invites reflection on the barriers she broke and the constituents she served.

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