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Nellie Tayloe Ross - A Governor First

In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first women elected governor in the U.S.

Aired 03/14/2007 | Rating NR

Wyoming History

Nellie Tayloe Ross - A Governor First

Special | 28m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first women elected governor in the U.S.

In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first women elected governor in the U. S. She carved out a strong agenda of her own, championing mine safety, a ban on child labor and strict government budgeting rules. Ross would go on to wide-spread fame as a lecturer on the Chatauqua ten circuit, a powerful role in the national Democratic party, and a long career as director of the U.S. Mint.

Aired 03/14/2007 | Rating NR

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Wyoming History is a local public television program presented by Wyoming PBS

Wyoming History

Nellie Tayloe Ross - A Governor First

Special | 28m 10sVideo has Closed Captions

In 1924, Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming became the first women elected governor in the U. S. She carved out a strong agenda of her own, championing mine safety, a ban on child labor and strict government budgeting rules. Ross would go on to wide-spread fame as a lecturer on the Chatauqua ten circuit, a powerful role in the national Democratic party, and a long career as director of the U.S. Mint.

Aired 03/14/2007 | Rating NR

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