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Lady Nancy Astor Breaks Silence in Parliament Duties
London reports highlight Lady Nancy Astor the first woman to sit in Parliament delivering sharp interjections and speeches on women and children's welfare, public health, and education. The piece notes her independence, humor, and clashes over seating and snobbery, contrasting her with prior female MPs.
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