Caroline Love Goodwin O'Day
Caroline O'Day | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1943 Seat 2 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer Studley |
| Succeeded by | Winifred Stanley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Caroline Love Goodwin June 22, 1869 |
| Died | January 4, 1943 (aged 73) |
| Resting place | Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla, New York |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Daniel O'Day |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Lucy Cobb Institute |
| Occupation | Politician, social welfare advocate, art student |
Caroline Love Goodwin O'Day (June 22, 1869 – January 4, 1943) was an American politician and social welfare advocate who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1935 to 1943, representing New York at-large. She was the third woman elected to Congress from New York and the first Democratic woman to represent the state in the House of Representatives.
O'Day played a significant role in New Deal social welfare legislation and was a prominent advocate for civil rights during her tenure in Congress. She served as chairwoman of the House Committee on Election of President, Vice President, and Representatives and was instrumental in the passage of the Wagner-O'Day Act, which provided employment opportunities for people with disabilities.