Oveta Culp Hobby Timeline

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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.