Millicent Fenwick
Millicent Fenwick | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture | |
| In office June 13, 1983 – March 20, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Fred Eckert |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Frelinghuysen |
| Succeeded by | Jim Courter (redistricting) |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 8th district | |
| In office January 13, 1970 – December 14, 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Webster B. Todd Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Victor A. Rizzolo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Millicent Vernon Hammond February 25, 1910 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 16, 1992 (aged 82) Bernardsville, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Bernard’s Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Hugh McLeod Fenwick
(m. 1932; div. 1945) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Ogden H. Hammond Mary Picton Stevens |
| Relatives | See Stevens family |
| Education | Barnard College New School |
Millicent Vernon Fenwick (née Hammond; February 25, 1910 – September 16, 1992) was an American fashion editor, politician, and diplomat. A four-term Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New Jersey, she was renowned for her energy and colorful enthusiasm. She was regarded as a moderate and progressive within her party and was outspoken in favor of civil rights and the women's movement.