WASHINGTON, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4: FIRST WOMAN MAYOR 125TH ANNIVERSARY
Profile America — Wednesday, April 4th. During this year's political campaign, much has been said about the role of women in government and women's health issues. One item that received very little notice is that today marks the 125th anniversary of America's first woman mayor. The citizens of the small town of Argonia, Kansas made history that day. They voted Susanna Salter to be their mayor — making her the first woman elected to that position in the U.S. Her election also surprised Salter, since her name had been put on the ballot without her knowledge. She served in office for one year at the salary of $1. The 111th Congress had 72 female members in the House and 17 in the U.S. Senate. You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.
Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2012, p. 202
Statistical Abstract 2012, t. 413
Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).
SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau
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