January 5 in American History

January 5, 1925 — the first woman governor takes office

Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as governor of Wyoming, the first woman to hold that office in American history. Fittingly, it happened in the state that had been first to grant women the vote back in 1869 — "the Equality State" living up to its name once again.

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What happened on January 5 in American history?

In 1925: the first woman governor takes office. Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as governor of Wyoming, the first woman to hold that office in American history.

Why is January 5 significant?

Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as governor of Wyoming, the first woman to hold that office in American history. Fittingly, it happened in the state that had been first to grant women the vote back in 1869 — "the Equality State" living up to its name once again.

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