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sheshe2

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6. First Woman and Black American
Fri May 9, 2025, 05:57 PM
May 9
The position of Librarian of Congress is so apolitical that only 14 people have held the role since 1802.

Hayden, who was the first woman and Black American to serve as Librarian of Congress, has held the position since 2016.




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