Nancy Witcher Langhorne Astor, Viscountess Astor, CH was an American-born socialite who made a second marriage to Waldorf Astor as a young woman in England. After he succeeded to the peerage and entered the House of Lords, she entered politics, in 1919 winning his former seat in Plymouth and becoming the first woman to sit as a Member of Parliament in the House of Commons. Her first husband was an American, Robert Gould Shaw II, and they divorced. She served in Parliament as a representative of the Conservative Party for Plymouth Sutton until 1945, when she was persuaded to step down.
The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 quotes from William Blake
32 quotes from William Blake
Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
6 more views from Franz Grillparzer
For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson
2 quotes from Storm Jameson
To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other views from Victor Hugo
73 other views from Victor Hugo