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Birth
This was the day Oveta Culp Hobby was born. -
Graduated Law School
Oveta received her law degree in 1925 from the University of Texas at Austin -
Marriage
In 1931, Oveta Culp married former Texas Governor William P. Hobby. -
U.S. Entry in WWII
When the U.S. entered WWII, Hobby was asked to form a women's support section in the Army. She did so, and more than 150,000 women served in the Women's Auxillary Corps. -
Awarded a Medal
In January 1945, Oveta Hobby was awarded the Army's Distinguished Service Medal for her contributions and work. -
Appointed to Lead
In 1953, Oveta was appointed to lead the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by President Eisenhower. -
Death
On August 16, 1995, Oveta Culp Hobby passed.