Helen Gahagan Douglas
Helen Gahagan Douglas | |
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| File:Helen Gahagan Douglas.jpg | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 14th district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas F. Ford |
| Succeeded by | Samuel W. Yorty |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Helen Gahagan November 25, 1900 Boonton, New Jersey, USA |
| Died | June 28, 1980 (aged 79) New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Melvyn Douglas (1931-1980) |
| Relations | Illeana Douglas (step-granddaughter) |
| Children | Mary Helen Douglas (daughter) Peter Gahagan Douglas (son) |
| Alma mater | Barnard College |
| Occupation | Actress and politician |
Helen Gahagan Douglas (November 25, 1900 – June 28, 1980) was an American actress and politician. She was the third woman and first Democratic woman elected to Congress from California.
Her election made California one of the first two states to elect female members to the House from both parties.
Gahagan died on in New York City, New York from breast cancer and lung cancer, aged 79.
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