Summary
Hattie Caraway unexpectedly became the first female U.S. senator in 1931 by filling the seat of her late husband. What her colleagues viewed as an honorary position was in fact the start of a distinguished career. Despite strong male opposition, Hattie won reelection and loyally and effectively serv... Full description
- Author's Note: Singing the Praises of "Silent Hattie"
- Meet Hattie Caraway
- Wife, Mother, Widow : 1878-1931
- Seat-Holder : 1931-1932
- Candidate : 1932
- Senator : 1932-1938
- Incumbent : 1938
- Public Servant : 1938-1944
- Also-Ran, Going Home : 1944-1950
- From the Last Row
- Appendix I: How "Silent" Was Hattie?
- Appendix II: Reelect Senator Hattie Caraway
- Appendix III: Senate Tribute to Hattie Caraway.