She was the first registered nurse elected to U.S. Congress.
Women in Politics
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She was San Francisco’s first female mayor.
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She was one of the longest tenured deputy mayors in the city’s history.
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She was the first Black woman elected as lieutenant governor of New Jersey.
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She won Best Actress Oscars for “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class.”
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She was the first Latina to serve on the L.A. City Council.
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She was known for her work towards women’s rights.
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She served in the Mexican Senate in addition to her career as an entertainer.
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She was the Republican representative for Indiana district 2.
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She was a leader in the African National Congress political party.