Florence P. Dwyer
American politician (1902–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Florence Price Dwyer (July 4, 1902 – February 29, 1976)[1] was an American Republican Party politician who represented much of Essex County, New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1957 to 1973. From 1967 to 1973, she also represented parts of Union County, New Jersey.
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Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey, Preceded by ...
Florence Dwyer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey | |
In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1973 | |
Preceded by | Harrison Williams |
Succeeded by | Matt Rinaldo |
Constituency | 6th district (1957–1967) 12th district (1967–1973) |
Personal details | |
Born | Florence Louise Price (1902-07-04)July 4, 1902 Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | February 29, 1976(1976-02-29) (aged 73) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Toledo (B.A.) Rutgers University, Newark (J.D.) |
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She was the second woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey. She was the first woman Republican from New Jersey elected to the House. Dwyer was an advocate for women's rights throughout her political career.