Millicent Fenwick
American politician (1910–1992) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Millicent Vernon Fenwick (née Hammond; February 25, 1910 – September 16, 1992) was an American fashion editor, politician, and diplomat. A four-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, she entered politics late in life and was renowned for her energy and colorful enthusiasm. She was regarded as a moderate and progressive within her party and was outspoken in favor of civil rights and the women's movement.
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Millicent Fenwick | |
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United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture | |
In office June 13, 1983 – March 20, 1987 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Fred Eckert |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Peter Frelinghuysen |
Succeeded by | Jim Courter (redistricting) |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 8th district | |
In office January 13, 1970 – December 14, 1972 | |
Preceded by | Webster B. Todd Jr. |
Succeeded by | Victor A. Rizzolo |
Personal details | |
Born | Millicent Vernon Hammond (1910-02-25)February 25, 1910 New York City, U.S. |
Died | September 16, 1992(1992-09-16) (aged 82) Bernardsville, New Jersey, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Hugh McLeod Fenwick
(m. 1932; div. 1945) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Ogden H. Hammond Mary Picton Stevens |
Relatives | See Stevens family |
Education | Barnard College New School |
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