👉 The word "Madame Alexander" refers to an American politician who was elected as the first female U.S. Representative from Illinois in 1942. She served until her retirement in 1973, making her the youngest woman ever elected to Congress. The term "Madame" is a diminutive honorific used for women in Latin America and the United States during the Spanish-American War. The word "Alexander," referring specifically to her maiden name, was also commonly used by women during that time period.