Catherine Small Long

Catherine Small Long (February 7, 1924 – November 23, 2019) was a Democratic former U.S. representative for Louisiana's 8th congressional district, serving from 1985 to 1987. She was the first female military veteran elected to Congress,^[1] having served as a WAVE in the United States Navy.

Catherine Small "Cathy" Long
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 8th district
In office March 30, 1985 – January 3, 1987
Preceded by	Gillis William Long
Succeeded by	Clyde C. Holloway
Personal details
Born	(1924-02-07)February 7, 1924 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
Died	November 23, 2019(2019-11-23) (aged 95) Chevy Chase, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse(s)	Gillis William Long (d. 1985)
Education	Bachelor of Science
Alma mater	Louisiana State University
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy

Long died of dementia-related problems on November 23, 2019 in Chevy Chase, Maryland.^[2] She was 95.