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The Margaret Chase Smith Library, Gregory P. Gallant Jun 1992

The Margaret Chase Smith Library, Gregory P. Gallant

Maine History

Description of the contents and organization of the Margaret Chase Smith Library in Skowhegan, Maine.


Margaret Chase Smith’S 1950 Declaration Of Conscience Speech, Dennis L. Morrison Jun 1992

Margaret Chase Smith’S 1950 Declaration Of Conscience Speech, Dennis L. Morrison

Maine History

In 1948 Margaret Chase Smith of Maine became the first woman elected to the Senate entirely on her own merit. She went on to enjoy a long and distinguished career in Congress. The highlight of this career was Smith’s 1950 speech against foe McCarthy, known as her Declaration of Conscience. In the following article, Dennis Morrison analyzes the speech and traces its origins to Smith’s early life in Maine.


Declaration Of Conscience, Margaret Chase Smith Jun 1992

Declaration Of Conscience, Margaret Chase Smith

Maine History

Text of Senator Margaret Chase Smith's address to U.S. Senate on June 1, 1950