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Patsy Takemoto Mink Poster

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Date

ca. 1970

Dimensions

12 × 9 in. (30.5 × 22.9 cm)

Accession Number

2014.150.000

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

In 1964 Patsy Mink won her campaign for a House seat from Hawaii and became the first woman of color to serve in Congress. Following a lengthy break in service, she later returned to the House in 1990.

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