Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, was elected to the Senate on this day in history, Sept. 13, 1948, becoming the first woman to serve in both houses of Congress. Born Margaret Madeline Chase on Dec.

A conversation with Margaret Chase Smith and a look back at her famous speech. We start in 2006 with the series Maine Experience, which takes us back to 1950 as we see the events that led up to her ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. U.S. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was never one to back down from a ...

Jun. 1—Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R-Maine, delivered her famous Declaration of Conscience speech on June 1, 1950, on the floor of the U.S. Senate. Here are some excerpts: Mr. President, I would like ...

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History often provides insights regarding current affairs. The record of how past political leaders confronted challenges offers a benchmark for assessing contemporary politicians. It is instructive ...