Hattie Caraway unexpectedly became the firstfemale U.S. senator in 1931 by filling the seat of her late husband. What hercolleagues viewed as an honorary position was in fact the start of adistinguished career. Despite strong male opposition, Hattie won reelection andloyally and effectively served her constituency for twelve years through thedifficult times of the Great Depression and World War II. Join Caraway scholar and historian Dr. Nancy Hendricks towitness Caraway's historic career through previously unseen letters and photosand see how Caraway effected change in the U.S.

political landscape.