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Miriam A. Ferguson Becomes First Woman Governor of Texas

Category Government & Politics
Date January 20, 1925
Country United States

Miriam 'Ma' Ferguson was inaugurated as Texas governor, becoming the first woman to hold the office. Her election marked an important milestone for women in the state's political leadership.

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