Margaret Chase Smith
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PublishedDecember 1, 2024
How Maine’s Margaret Chase Smith derailed actor Jimmy Stewart’s rise to Air Force general
The 'It's a Wonderful Life' star and World War II pilot and officer was blocked for promotion by the legendary Maine senator because she didn't think he earned it.
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PublishedAugust 27, 2023
Car owned by Margaret Chase Smith sells for $15,000 at auction
The 1941 Plymouth Super Deluxe Business Coupe was owned by the groundbreaking Maine politician for over 40 years.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2023
Auction will include 1941 Plymouth owned by Margaret Chase Smith
The late U.S. senator's car will be auctioned Sunday with a starting bid of $7,500, but Thomaston Place Auction Galleries estimates it will sell for at least twice that amount.