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Hear, Hear! Hear, Hear! Margaret Hilda Roberts is born
Mrs. Thatcher was born to Alfred and Beatrice Roberts. She had an older sister named Muriel. She was born in Grantham, UK. In 1935, Margaret Roberts won a scholarship to Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. -
Off to College
Margaret Thatcher went to Oxford University and majored in Chemistry. After college she went to law school. -
You are invited to the Wedding of Margaret H. Roberts and Denis Thatcher
She wore a royal blue velvet dress and a hat trimmed with ostrich feathers. Later in their Marriage, Margaret Thatcher gave birth to twins named Carol and Mark on October 13, 1925. While Mrs.Thatcher was Prime Minister, Denis and Margaret were close to divorce. On June 26, 2003, Denis Thatcher passed away. -
She finally became an M.P..
Before her election in 1959, Margaret Thatcher ran for the Conservative Candidate for Dartford, but was not voted to become a M.P. But, in 1959, she was elected as an M.P. for Finchley. After this, in 1961, margaret Thatcher became the Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Pensions and National Insurance. In 1967, She was promoted to Shadow Cabinet as a Spokesperson on fuel and power. -
Life in Parliament
Before becoming Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher was being tossed around like a ball from job to job in Parliament. In 1968, she was elected the Shadow Minister of Transport, later, in 1969, she became the Shadow Minister of Education. But in 1970, she was elected as the Minister of Education. In 1975, Margaret Thatcher became the first woman leader of the Conservative Party. -
Extra! Extra! There is a new Lady in office
Margaret Thatcher ran for Parliament, but did not make it until the next election. After her term as a member of Parliament, She decided to try and become the first female Prime Minister in a European Country. -
Falklands Factor
When Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands, which belonged to Briain, Margaret Thatcher immediately took action. She believe that the citizens there wanted to remain a british citizen. She sent nearly a hundred warships and soldier transports to the Falklands. The War lasted about ten weeks. It costed 650 Argentine and 250 British lives. After the war, Margaret Thatcher was much more respected and it led to her second and third term as Prime Minister -
The Iron Lady
Margaret Thatcher finally becomes the First female Prime Minister of Britain and any European Country. Ahe led her cou try well. Shebwas not supported at most times. Margaret Thatcher won three terms in officebecause of her strong spirit and determination. Finally, when she resigned it was the end of an era, which was an outstanding era. In all the stuggles and hardships, Thatcher never flinched. Her special qualities made her the perfect determined respected leader. -
Death of a Friend
In 2004, Ronald Reagan passed away on June 5. He passed away from pneumonia, after suffering from alzheimer's disease for almost ten years. He was an extremely good friend of Margaret Thatcher. Very few people would be known to call Ronald Reagan "Ronnie", but Mrs. Thatcher was one of those few people. -
Another Iron Lady
The lifestory of Margaret Thatcher starred Meryl Streep and Alexandra Roach as Mrs. Thatcher. There was also the movie called "Margaret" and "Tracking Down Maggie" -
Extra! Extra! Margaret Hilda Thatcher has passed away
Margaret Thatcher passed away with many accomplishments. She passed away when she was eighty-seven years old. But, During her funeral, There were many protestors who beleived she wasn't a british hero. But, there were still weeping people who believed she created a change in Britain for the better.
