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Today in History: January 4, Nancy Pelosi becomes first female speaker of the House

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California Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi raises the Speaker's gavel above her head
WASHINGTON – JANUARY 04: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) holds up the Speaker’s gavel after being elected as the first woman Speaker during a swearing in ceremony for the 110th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol January 4, 2007 in Washington, DC. Pelosi will lead House Democrats as the Democratic Party takes control of both houses of Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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Nancy Pelosi was elected the first female speaker of the House as Democrats took control of Congress.

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