April 13, 1933: Ruth Bryan Owen sworn in as first female chief of mission at the minister rank

About this episode

This episode explores the life of Ruth Bryan Owen and her historic role as the first female chief of mission at the minister rank.

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we look at the extraordinary life of Ruth Bryan Owen, and focus on just one way in which she broke barriers for women in South Florida and across the United States of America: When she was sworn in to represent America in Denmark. Visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for the ALL-NEW Interama t-shirt , and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook ! Reginald Bryan Owen | Denver Public Library Digital Collections Ruth Bryan Owen: Florida's First Congresswoman and Lifetime Activist on JSTOR The Riddle of Ruth Bryan Owen by Daniel B. Rice | Yale Journal of Law & the Humanities OWEN, Ruth Bryan | Biographical Directory of the United States OWEN, Ruth Bryan | History, Art & Archives, United States House of Representatives Envoy Ruth Bryan Owen - U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Kingdom of Denmark "Because I Was a Woman": Ruth Bryan Owen and Her American Citizenship - Nebraska State Historical Society Ruth Bryan Owen – Women Film Pioneers Project Arguments and hearings before Elections…

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Bunch

Topics covered

• women in history
• political milestones
• Miami history
• female representation
• Ruth Bryan Owen

Keywords

• Ruth Bryan Owen
• female chief of mission
• Miami history
• women in politics
• April 13, 1933

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: This Day in Miami History

Places: Denmark

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