Edith Nourse Rogers: Advocate for Soldiers and Veterans
Since March is Women’s History Month, I figured that I would discuss a few pioneering politicians who made tremendous careers for themselves in Washington. Today’s is about Edith Nourse Rogers (1881-1960), who served in Congress for 35 years and served as an advocate for soldiers and veterans.
In 1912, John Jacob Rogers was elected to Congress from Massa…
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