Dixie Bibb Graves
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Dixie Bibb Graves | |
U.S. Senator, Alabama
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In office 1937-1938 |
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Preceded by | Hugo Black |
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Succeeded by | J. Lister Hill |
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Born | July 26, 1882 Montgomery, Alabama |
Died | January 21, 1965 Montgomery, Alabama |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Bibb Graves |
Religion | Unknown |
Dixie Bibb Graves (July 26, 1882–January 21, 1965) was a U.S. senator and former First Lady from the state of Alabama. She was appointed to the Senate by her husband, then Governor Bibb Graves, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Hugo L. Black and served from August 20, 1937 to her resignation on January 10, 1938.
Preceded by: Hugo L. Black |
U.S. Senator from Alabama 1937-1938 |
Succeeded by: J. Lister Hill |
Served alongside: John H. Bankhead II |