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13. Juni 2016 · When Miriam A. "Ma" Ferguson successfully ran for Texas governor in 1924 she stood up to the Klu Klux Klan and virtually ended their reign in Lone Star politics. Ferguson was born on June 13, 1875 ...
Miriam Amanda Wallace "Ma" Ferguson (June 13, 1875 – June 25, 1961) was an American politician who served two non-consecutive terms as the governor of Texas: from 1925 to 1927, and from 1933 to 1935. She was the first female governor of Texas, and one of the first two women to be governor of any U.S. state, along with Nellie Tayloe Ross.
Miriam Ferguson, along with a few others, have been credited with the quote: “If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, it ought to be good enough for the children of Texas.” [7] However, variations of this going back to 1881 were often used to ridicule the backwardness of various unnamed Christians, which supports the argument that the attribution to Ferguson is false.
31. Juli 2022 · Miriam Ferguson died from congestive heart failure in 1961 at the age of 86. She was buried in the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. Historians of the past have a tendency to view notable women in rather poor lights based on the narratives of their contemporaries. Ferguson’s legacy is no different.
13. Mai 2024 · Miriam Amanda Wallace wasn't considering a career in politics when she enrolled at Baylor Female College in the 1890s. She married James Ferguson in 1899 and settled down to raise a family. But instead of enjoying a quiet life at home, Miriam became the first woman governor of Texas.
Miriam Amanda Wallace „Ma“ Ferguson (1875-yil 13-iyun — 1961-yil 25-iyun) — amerikalik siyosatchi boʻlib, u ketma-ket ikki muddat Texas gubernatori lavozimida ishlagan: 1925-yildan 1927-yilgacha va 1933-yildan 1935-yilgacha. U Texasning birinchi ...
She has identified and challenged numerous factual and legal issues in the State’s case, negotiated countless advantageous plea offers, and orchestrated dismissals in a number of cases through her hard work, meticulous research, and zealous advocacy. You can contact Mariam at mariam@fhfaz.com or 520-497-3303.
