After winning the seat vacated by her husband’s death, Byron then served another six terms.
Notable Firsts
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She was the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after desegregation.
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She was the first person ever to compete in the Baja 500 desert race solo.
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Westbrook was a 13-time national champion who mentored future Olympians.
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Jay, a pitcher, got signed to the big leagues two months before he turned 18.
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The renowned “sidewalk surfer” was the first female skateboarder to go pro.
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Vaz was Hollywood’s first Black stuntwoman, appearing in shows like “Mission: Impossible.”
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He was also the first non-white player on the Detroit Tigers.
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She was the first female vocalist to record with the Rolling Stones.