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Sarah T. Hughes: Her Influence in Texas Politics

Conservative males traditionally dominated Texas politics. In 1930, however, Sarah T. Hughes, a liberal woman from Maryland, began a spectacular career in state politics despite obstacles because of her gender and progressive ideas. First elected to the Texas Legislature in 1930, she remained active in politics for the next fifty years. Hard work, intelligence, and ability allowed her to form solid friendships with Texas's most powerful politicians. She became the first woman in Texas to hold a district judgeship, the first woman from Texas appointed to the federal bench, and the only woman to swear in a U.S. president. Hughes profoundly influenced state politics, challenging the long-standing conservative male domination. She helped to create a more diverse political field that today encompasses different ideologies and both genders.

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc2674
Date12 1900
CreatorsJustiss, Charnita Spring
ContributorsMarcello, Ronald E., Hagler, D. Harland, Seligmann, Gustav L.
PublisherUniversity of North Texas
Source SetsUniversity of North Texas
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeThesis or Dissertation
FormatText
RightsUse restricted to UNT Community, Copyright, Justiss, Charnita Spring, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

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