Annie Turner Wittenmyer
Annie Wittenmyer | |
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| Born | Sarah Turner August 26, 1827 |
| Died | February 2, 1900 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Social reformer; charitable organization leader |
| Notable awards | Iowa Women's Hall of Fame |
| Spouse | William Wittenmyer |
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Annie Turner Wittenmyer (August 26, 1827 – February 2, 1900) was an American charitable organization leader, known for social reform, relief work, and her writing. She served as the first National President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), seventh National President of the Woman's Relief Corps (WRC), and also served as president of the Non-Partisan National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. In 2007, Wittenmyer was inducted into the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame.