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Today in History: Nellie Tayloe Ross: First Woman Governor in U.S.

1/5/2026

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On January 5, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as the Governor of Wyoming, making history as the first woman to serve as a governor in the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, Ross held office until 1927 and later became the first female director of the U.S. Mint, serving from 1933 to 1953.

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On January 5, 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was inaugurated as the Governor of Wyoming, making history as the first woman to serve as a governor in the United States. A member of the Democratic Party, Ross held office until 1927 and later became the first female director of the U.S. Mint, serving from 1933 to 1953.