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Jessie Rae Scott
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Jessie Rae Scott (October 12, 1929 – December 26, 2010) was an American politician who served as the First Lady of North Carolina from 1969 to 1973 through her marriage to North Carolina Governor Robert W. Scott.[1][2]
Quick Facts First Lady of North Carolina, Governor ...
Jessie Rae Scott | |
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![]() Scott (right) with her daughter and husband in 1969. | |
First Lady of North Carolina | |
In role January 3, 1969 – January 5, 1973 | |
Governor | Robert W. Scott |
Preceded by | Jeanelle Coulter Moore |
Succeeded by | Patricia Ann Hollingsworth |
Personal details | |
Born | October 12, 1929 Swepsonville, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | December 26, 2010 (aged 81) Durham, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Robert W. Scott (1951–2009) |
Children | 5 |
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Scott unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for North Carolina Labor Commissioner in 1976 and served as the state coordinator for the Jimmy Carter presidential campaign.[1] She also acted as the chief lobbyist for North Carolina's Equal Rights Amendment for women.[1]