Lena Springs

Lena Jones Wade Springs was the first woman placed in nomination for the office of Vice President of the United States, at the 1924 Democratic National Convention.

A native of Pulaski, Tennessee, she attended public schools, followed by Sullins College and post-graduate work at Virginia College in Roanoke. She became chairman of the English Department at Queens College in Charlotte, and married Col. Leroy Springs in 1913, a second marriage for both.

An enthusiastic supporter of women's rights, she became a Democratic National Committeewoman in 1922, and served as chairman of the Credentials Committee in 1924. While her being supported for the vice presidential nomination was in essence a gesture, she received some votes in the election process, variously given as several,[1] over 50,[2] and 44.[3]

She died on May 18, 1942, and is buried in Pulaski, Tennessee.

References

  1. ↑ Firsts for Women in U.S. Politics, Center for American Women and Politics http://www.cawp.rutgers.edu/fast_facts/resources/Firsts.php
  2. ↑ Lena Springs
  3. ↑ Our Campaigns - Candidate - Lena Jones Wade (Mrs. Leroy) Springs
This article is issued from Wikipedia - version of the Monday, January 21, 2013. The text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share Alike but additional terms may apply for the media files.