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Own Voices: Women in American Government

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FPL_Conor

Frisco Public Library

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The United States government has not always been friendly towards women nor given women the representation that they deserve. The current US Congress is made up of approximately 23% women, yet they account for 50% of the population. This list takes a look at the lives of those who are shattering the glass ceiling.

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FPL_Conor

Frisco Public Library

16 items

16 items

The Truths We Hold

The Truths We Hold

An American Journey

by Harris, Kamala D.

Book - 2019

First woman to become Vice President of the US, first person of color to become the Vice President of the US, first black person to become Vice President ...Show more First woman to become Vice President of the US, first person of color to become the Vice President of the US, first black person to become Vice President of the US, first Asian American to become the Vice President of the US, first South Asian woman to serve in the US Senate, second black woman to serve in the US Senate Show less

First woman to become Vice President of the US, first person of color to become the Vice President of the US, first black person to become Vice President ...Show more First woman to become Vice President of the US, first person of color to become the Vice President of the US, first black person to become Vice President of the US, first Asian American to become the Vice President of the US, first South Asian woman to serve in the US Senate, second black woman to serve in the US Senate Show less

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Hell and Other Destinations

Hell and Other Destinations

A 21st-Century Memoir

by Albright, Madeleine

eBook - 2020

First woman to become Secretary of State First woman to become Secretary of State Show less

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My Beloved World

My Beloved World

by Sotomayor, Sonia

eBook - 2013

First Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court First Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court Show less

First Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court First Latina to be appointed to the Supreme Court Show less

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My Own Words

My Own Words

by Ginsburg, Ruth Bader

Book - 2016

Second woman appointed to the Supreme Court Second woman appointed to the Supreme Court Show less

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No Higher Honor

No Higher Honor

A Memoir of My Years in Washington

by Rice, Condoleezza

eBook - 2011

First black woman to become Secretary of State, first woman to be appointed to the National Security Council, First black woman to become Secretary of State, first woman to be appointed to the National Security Council, Show less

First black woman to become Secretary of State, first woman to be appointed to the National Security Council, First black woman to become Secretary of State, first woman to be appointed to the National Security Council, Show less

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A Fighting Chance

A Fighting Chance

by Warren, Elizabeth

Book - 2014

2020 Presidential Primary Candidate, creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Massachusetts 2020 Presidential Primary Candidate, creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Massachusetts Show less

2020 Presidential Primary Candidate, creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Massachusetts 2020 Presidential Primary Candidate, creator of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Massachusetts Show less

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Know your Power

Know your Power

A Message to America's Daughters

by Pelosi, Nancy

Book - 2008

First woman to become the Speaker of the House, first woman to become the House Democratic Leader, first woman to become the Democratic House Whip, First woman to become the Speaker of the House, first woman to become the House Democratic Leader, first woman to become the Democratic House Whip, Show less

First woman to become the Speaker of the House, first woman to become the House Democratic Leader, first woman to become the Democratic House Whip, First woman to become the Speaker of the House, first woman to become the House Democratic Leader, first woman to become the Democratic House Whip, Show less

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With All Due Respect

With All Due Respect

Defending America with Grit and Grace

by Haley, Nikki R.

eBook - 2019

One of the first women of color to be elected to the position of governor (The other governor is Susana Martinez of New Mexico who was also elected in 2010) One of the first women of color to be elected to the position of governor (The other governor is Susana Martinez of New Mexico who was also elected in 2010) Show less

One of the first women of color to be elected to the position of governor (The other governor is Susana Martinez of New Mexico who was also elected in 2010) One of the first women of color to be elected to the position of governor (The other governor is Susana Martinez of New Mexico who was also elected in 2010) Show less

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Out of Order

Out of Order

Stories from the History of the Supreme Court

by O'Connor, Sandra Day

eBook - 2013

First woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice First woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice Show less

First woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice First woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice Show less

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What Happened

What Happened

by Clinton, Hillary Rodham

eBook - 2017

First woman to be nominated for president by a major party, first woman to be elected to the Senate from New York First woman to be nominated for president by a major party, first woman to be elected to the Senate from New York Show less

First woman to be nominated for president by a major party, first woman to be elected to the Senate from New York First woman to be nominated for president by a major party, first woman to be elected to the Senate from New York Show less

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Off the Sidelines

Off the Sidelines

Speak Up, Be Fearless, and Change Your World

by Gillibrand, Kirsten

eBook - 2014

2020 Presidential Primary candidate, second woman to be elected to the Senate from New York 2020 Presidential Primary candidate, second woman to be elected to the Senate from New York Show less

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The Senator Next Door

The Senator Next Door

A Memoir from the Heartland

by Klobuchar, Amy

eBook - 2015

2020 Presidential Primary candidate, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Minnesota 2020 Presidential Primary candidate, first woman to be elected to the Senate from Minnesota Show less

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Minority Leader

Minority Leader

How to Lead From the Outside and Make Real Change

by Abrams, Stacey

Book - 2018

Voting rights advocate, Gubernatorial candidate in 2018 in Georgia Voting rights advocate, Gubernatorial candidate in 2018 in Georgia Show less

Voting rights advocate, Gubernatorial candidate in 2018 in Georgia Voting rights advocate, Gubernatorial candidate in 2018 in Georgia Show less

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The Art of Tough

The Art of Tough

Fearlessly Facing Politics and Life

by Boxer, Barbara

Book - 2016

US Senator for California, Representative for California US Senator for California, Representative for California Show less

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Finding My Voice

Finding My Voice

My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward

by Jarrett, Valerie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Senior adviser to President Obama Senior adviser to President Obama Show less

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Becoming

Becoming

by Obama, Michelle

eBook - 2018

First black First Lady First black First Lady Show less

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