Interview with Margaret Chase Smith: United States Senator

Senator Margaret Chase Smith (Republican-Maine), the first woman to ever serve in both the House and the Senate, talks to Howard Langer about life in the Senate, women in politics, and her decision-making process for votes. At the time of the interview, Sen. Smith was the only woman in the Senate, and she notes several “free services and facilities” provided only to male senators. Sen. Smith puts a positive spin on the unequal treatment, though. “I like it this way because it establishes beyond the slightest doubt that I am the most economical member of the Senate; I cost the taxpayers less than any of the other 95 men senators,” she said. Liner notes include a transcription of the interview and a teaching guide.

Track Listing

101	Introduction Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	03:21
102	Women in National Politics Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	02:05
103	Working Day-Year Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	03:20
104	Senator's Mail Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	01:38
201	Voting on Bills Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	03:00
202	Women in Local Politics Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	01:14
203	Legislation Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	00:49
204	Young People and Education Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	01:31
205	For Young People Margaret Chase Smith, Howard Langer	00:51