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Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State in West Virginia. She was also an active volunteer for the Red Cross. She is most well known for her work in improving the housing and healthcare for the elderly of America.

1. Helen Holt Volunteering for Red Cross at Senate Office Building

Pictured with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Lynn. Holt was the first woman Secretary of State in West Virginia in 1955-1956. She continued active political participation long after her term and is most well known for her work in improving the housing and health care for the elderly.

2. Helen Holt Swearing Into Office of Elderly, Washington, D.C.

Helen Holt was the first woman to serve as Secretary of State of West Virginia (1957-1958). She also led the most important program in housing and long term healthcare for the elderly of America in her late political work with the FHA and HUD.

3. Helen Holt with First Lady Barbara Bush

Helen Holt was the first woman Secretary of State of West Virginia (1957-1958. She is also known for her work in greatly improving the housing and long term health care for the elderly.

4. Helen Holt and First Lady Hilary Clinton

A duty of Secretary of State. Helen Holt served as the first woman Secretary of State from 1955-1956. She is also well known for her later career work with HUD in greatly improving the housing conditions and long term health care of the elderly.

5. Helen Holt Applying State Seal of West Virginia