January 12, 1932: Hattie W. Caraway Becomes the First Woman Elected to the U.S. Senate

By Jenny Horn Not everyone can place Hattie W. Caraway’s name at first glance, and not many today could tell you of her accomplishments, but her tenure as the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate remains a crucial point in our history today.  Winning a special election to the…

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