Marie C. Brehm | |
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 Marie C. Brehm, from a 1920 publication. | |
| Born | June 30, 1859 Sandusky, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | January 21, 1926 (aged 66) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation(s) | Prohibitionist, suffragist, politician |
Marie Caroline Brehm (June 30, 1859 – January 21, 1926)[1][2] was an American prohibitionist, suffragist, and politician. The Head of the suffrage department for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), she was a key figure in the Prohibition Party and Presbyterian Church, active in both local and national politics, and an advocate of reform laws. Twice she was appointed by the President to represent the United States at the World's Anti-Alcoholic Congress in Europe. Additionally, she was the first woman to run for the Vice President of the United States after the 19th amendment granted women the right to vote.
- ^ Hanson, David J. (2015-08-09). "Marie C. Brehm: Temperance & Prohibition Leader". Alcohol Problems & Solutions. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- ^ "MISS MARIE: BREHM DIES.; Noted Prohibitionist Victim of Pasadena Grand Stand Crash". The New York Times. Retrieved 2019-02-20.