WHEN MEN ROSE TO THE OCCASION.
One of the memories that promises to linger longest for those who saw the first woman member of Congress inducted into office on April jnd was the overwhelmingly generous courtesy shown the lady from Montana by the gentlemen from each and every State in the L nion. The House rose as one man upon her entrance. The Democratic member from Montana crossed to the Republican side and sat proudly beside her throughout the day’s proceedings. Senator Walsh, of Montana, came over from the Senate Office Buildings. The Supreme Court, coming over in a body to the Capitol, requested that its members have the privilege of meeting the slim, graceful girl who was so bravely and simply bearing the heavy mantle of honour that had fallen upon her. All through the trying day, Representatives, Senators, and Judges vied with one another in their manifestations of helpfulness and good-will.
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White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 264, 18 June 1917, Page 12
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153WHEN MEN ROSE TO THE OCCASION. White Ribbon, Volume 22, Issue 264, 18 June 1917, Page 12
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