The first Senator to stand up to Joe McCarthy and McCarthyism of the 1950s. The only female Senator in 1950 and a member of the same party as McCarthy. Smith’s courage was a refreshing dose of conscience and character for the nation and the world.
The first woman to be elected and re-elected to both the U.S. House and Senate. The first woman to run for and have her name placed in nomination for President of United States. Her story stretches from the Industrial Revolution of 1897 to the rise of the internet in 1995. A pioneer and trailblazer, her story is captivating and inspiring to all.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Therapy Gecko
An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.