May Erwin Talmadge | |
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.png) Talmadge in 1938 | |
| 19th President General of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 1944–1947 | |
| Preceded by | Helena R. Hellwig Pouch |
| Succeeded by | Estella A. O'Byrne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May Marie Erwin February 26, 1885 Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1973 (aged 88) Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oconee Hill Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Julius Young Talmadge |
| Children | 1 |
May Marie Erwin Talmadge (February 26, 1885 – August 2, 1973) was an American civic leader who served as the 19th president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the first president general of the national society from the U.S. state of Georgia. Her administration led the Daughters of the American Revolution through World War II, donating money and resources to the American Red Cross. She attended the 1945 United Nations Conference of International Organization and was appointed by U.S. president Harry S. Truman to serve on the National Famine Emergency Council.