History: January 4 (#3)

History: January 4 (#3)
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January 4, 2007 The 110th United States Congress convenes, electing Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history.

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Commentary

On January 4, in the year 2007: The 110th United States Congress convenes, ele cting Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history. The speaker of the United States House of Representatives, commonly known as the speaker of the House or House speaker, is the presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the United States Congress.

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Why January 4, 2007 matters: The 110th United States Congres s convenes, electing Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: January 4, 2007 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution ha s connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The 110th United States Congress convenes, electing Nancy Pelosi as the first female Speaker of the House in U.S. history. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaker_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)