Florence Hague Becker
Florence Hague Becker | |
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Becker in 1938 | |
| 16th DAR President General, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution | |
| In office 1935–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Edith Scott Magna |
| Succeeded by | Sarah Corbin Robert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 23, 1886 Westfield, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | July 16, 1971 (aged 85) Volusia County, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | William A. Becker |
| Education | Smith College |
Florence A. Hague Becker (April 23, 1886 – July 16, 1971), also known as Mrs. William A. Becker, was an American philanthropist and anti-communist activist who served as the 16th president general of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. As president general, she led the national society through the Great Depression, developing an employee retirement fund, restoring employee salaries to pre-Depression levels, and focusing on children's educational and nutritional needs. She was recruited by Congressman John W. McCormack to compile a report on alleged communist propaganda being distributed to American youth. She used her position to speak out against communism and the socialist movement.