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Fentress County Historical Society

Coverage of Fentress County Historical Society in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 24 · 23:59 UTCMost recent: Jul 24 · 23:59 UTC
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Kate Bradford Stocktonperson1Socialist Partyorganization1Tennesseeplace1Great Depressiontopic1free school lunchestopic1poll tax eliminationtopic1
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  • POLITICSJul 24 · 23:59 UTCWTVF NEWSCHANNEL5 NASHVILLE
    The first woman to run for Tennessee governor; the story of Kate Bradford Stockton's 1936 campaign

    Kate Bradford Stockton ran for Tennessee governor in 1936 on the Socialist Party ticket, advocating for progressive policies like free school lunches and women's education. She received 3,786 votes in a state dominated by Gordon Browning, who won with over 332,000 votes. The article highlights her role as a pioneering figure in Tennessee politics and her willingness to challenge societal norms.

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