Marquita Moseley Maytag (December 4, 1925 – February 15, 2011) was an American heiress who briefly served as the

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from 1976 to 1977.

Early life and education

Maytag was born in

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in 1925. The heiress to the

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fortune, she was raised in

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and

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. She attended the

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Career

An influential political operative in California and Idaho, Maytag was a member of the board of directors of the

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from 1969 to 1972. She was also the director of the Grand Central Industrial Center and Regency Galleries in Los Angeles. Maytag was instrumental in switching Idaho delegates from

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at the

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. After Ford assumed office as president, Maytag was nominated to serve as

. During her tenure, Maytag became known for odd behavior.

References

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