Dixy Lee Ray 1914-1994
A brilliant marine biologist who chaired the Atomic Energy Commission before serving as the first female Governor of Washington. Her unconventional style and fierce defense of nuclear power deeply polarized the state.
Biographical Overview
- Lived from 1914 to 1994
- Born: Sep 3, 1914, Tacoma, WA
- Died: Jan 2, 1994, Fox Island, WA
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Last updated: 2026-09-30