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Lindy Boggs was a U.S. representative from Louisiana and the first woman to preside over a major party convention. She also served as the U.S. ambassador to the Holy See and the widow of Hale Boggs, who died in a plane crash.
Jul 27, 2014 · Learn 10 things about Lindy Boggs, who served in the House of Representatives for 17 years after her husband's death in a plane crash. She was a civil rights advocate, a diplomat and a gracious leader with a purple veil.
Jul 27, 2013 · Lindy Boggs, who succeeded her husband in the House of Representatives after his plane crashed in Alaska and who went on to serve nine terms on Capitol Hill, notably as a champion of women’s...
Mar 5, 2020 · Lindy Boggs is one of the leaders, innovators, activists, entertainers, athletes and artists who defined the last century. Find out why TIME chose Lindy Boggs as one of the 100 women who...
Jul 27, 2013 · Lindy Boggs, a Democratic Party doyenne from Louisiana whose charm and political acumen helped her husband rise to U.S. House majority leader and who launched her own congressional and diplomatic...
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Jul 27, 2013 · Lindy Boggs, who took over her husband’s congressional seat to become a crusader for women’s equality and civil rights, died Saturday at 97. Her death was confirmed by ABC News, where...
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Jul 27, 2013 · Lindy Boggs died Saturday morning. She was 97 years old, had served in Congress for close to 20 years and also as the U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, appointed by President Bill Clinton.
