Ruth Perry

About

Liberian politician who was the Chairwoman of the Council of the State of Liberia from 1996 to 1997. She helped heal her country in the aftermath of the First Liberian Civil War.

Before Fame

She graduated from the Teachers College of the University of Liberia, and then worked as an elementary school teacher.

Trivia

She was the first female president of Liberia.

Family Life

She married McDonald Perry and they had seven children together.

Associated With

She and Joyce Banda both served as presidents of African countries.