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 | |
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| 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 | February 7, 1924 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 23, 2019 (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.
References
- Doris Weatherford, Women in American Politics: History and Milestones, Vo. 1, p.165.
- Cathy Long, won husband’s US House seat after his death, dies
Other websites
- United States Congress. "Catherine Small Long (id: L000411)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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