Florence Prag Kahn
Florence Kahn (née Prag; November 9, 1866 – November 16, 1948) was an American teacher and politician who in 1925 became the first Jewish woman to serve in the United States Congress. She was only the fifth woman to serve in Congress, and the second from California, after fellow San Franciscan Mae Nolan. Like Nolan, she took the seat in the House of Representatives left vacant by the death of her husband, Julius Kahn.
Florence Prag Kahn | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1925 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Julius Kahn |
| Succeeded by | Franck R. Havenner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Florence Prag November 9, 1866 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | November 16, 1948 (aged 82) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Home of Peace Cemetery in Colma, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley |
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