Helen Dortch Longstreet (April 20, 1863 – May 3, 1962), known as the "Fighting Lady", was an American social advocate, librarian, and newspaper woman serving as reporter, editor, publisher, and business manager. She was the first woman who tried to secure a public office in the state of Georgia. Known as the "Fighting Lady," she was the second wife of Confederate General James Longstreet. She earned her nickname from being a champion of causes such as preservation of the environment and civil rights. She is also remembered for her work as a Confederate memorialist and postmistress.
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20 April 1863 Carnesville, Georgia
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3 May 1962 (aged 99) Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
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Zodiac | Aries |
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