Polly Shackleton
Polly Shackleton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Council of the District of Columbia from Ward 3 | |
| In office 1975–1987 | |
| Preceded by | None |
| Succeeded by | James E. Nathanson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 19, 1910 |
| Died | July 14, 1997 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Pauline "Polly" Ehrlich Shackleton (June 19, 1910 – July 14, 1997)
Early life and career
Shackleton was born in
Office of War Information. She also held a position at the American Institute of Architects from 1951 to 1962.[5]
Political career
Shackleton first participated in D.C. politics during the 1950s. When Adlai Stevenson ran for the Democratic Presidential nomination in 1952, she was actively involved in his campaign. Once Stevenson received the nomination, she became a member of the Democratic Central Committee, as well as an alternate Democratic National Committeewoman. In 1956, her political involvement expanded when she became a delegate to the Democratic National Convention and served on the platform committee.[5] Eleven years later in 1967, President
bicycle paths. In addition, she was an active supporter of Project Pride, a D.C. summer program involving youth who built community while beautifying various parts of the city. Her efforts in office aided in the passing of 60 pieces of legislation that later became D.C. law.[5]
References
- ^ U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
- ^ "Polly Ehrlich Shackleton". The Washington Post. 1997-07-17. p. A18. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ District of Columbia Board of Elections and Ethics. "Historical Elected Officials: Ward 3 Member of the Council of the District of Columbia". Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ Barnes, Bart (1997-07-15). "Crusader for D.C. Home Rule Dies; Polly Shackleton Served on Appointed, Elected Councils". The Washington Post. p. B01. Retrieved 2008-07-28.
- ^ a b c Guide to the Polly Shackleton Papers, 1894-1997, Special Collections Research Center, Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library, The George Washington University