Gracie Pfost | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | John Wood |
| Succeeded by | Compton White Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Grace Bowers March 12, 1906 Harrison, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 11, 1965 (aged 59) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Meridian Cemetery in Meridian, Idaho |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jack Pfost (1923–1961) |
| Education | Link's Business College |
Gracie Bowers Pfost (March 12, 1906 – August 11, 1965) was the first woman to represent Idaho in the United States Congress, serving five terms as a Democrat in the House of Representatives. Pfost represented the state's 1st district from 1953 to 1963.[1][2]
- ^ Hewlett, Frank (August 12, 1965). "Ex-legislator Mrs. Pfost dead at 59". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. p. 1.
- ^ Hamilton, Ladd (July 3, 1990). "The Hell's Belle of Congress took care of the folks at home". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Idaho. (reprinted editorial from 1965). p. 10-centennial.