How Women with Military Backgrounds Are Changing the Face of Politics: Quick Facts

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A collage featuring seven women politicians whom all served in the military. All women are smiling and dressed in professional attire. The White House with a red and blue graphic overlay is in the background. Their names are labeled at the bottom.

United States Representatives Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger smiling and walking together in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.

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