Edith Nourse Rogers
(1881-1960)

American Politician, Social Welfare Activist
Longest Serving US Congresswoman
National Women's Hall of Fame

birthdate: March 19
birthplace: Saco, Maine

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QUOTES

“That is what government of the people, by the people, and for the people means, and women are people equally with men.”

fight hard, fight fair and persevere

when women fight to protect their rights ... they hang on longer than the men

“Of course, women can bring to the work of law-making, as their special share, their experience and knowledge of domestic and social questions.”