Nancy Pelosi
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About
Became known as the 52nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011, and the first woman to hold that position. She became the House Minority Leader in 2011.
Before Fame
She was in attendance during John F. Kennedy's inauguration and graduated from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., in 1962 with a B.A. in political science.
Trivia
She became the highest ranking female politician in American history.
Family Life
Her brother served on the City and County of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. She married Paul Pelosi in 1963 and she has five children.
Associated With
She was in office under President George W. Bush.