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Florence P. Dwyer

American politician

Died when: 73 years 240 days (883 months)
Star Sign: Cancer

 

Florence P. Dwyer

Florence Price Dwyer (July 4, 1902 – February 29, 1976) was an American Republican Party politician who represented much of Essex County, New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1957 to 1973.

From 1967 to 1973, she also represented parts of Union County, New Jersey.She was the second woman to be elected to the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey.

She was the first woman Republican from New Jersey elected to the House.Dwyer was an advocate for women's rights throughout her political career.


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