Remembering Geraldine Ferraro
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Geraldine A. Ferraro, who died Saturday at age 75, ‘will forever be remembered as a trailblazer who broke down barriers for women and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life,’ President Obama said Saturday in a statement.
Ferraro became the first woman to run for vice president on a major ticket when she was Democrat Walter F. Mondale’s running mate in 1984.
‘She was a pioneer in our country for justice for women and a more open society. She broke a lot of molds and it’s a better country for what she did,’ Mondale told the Associated Press.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said her accomplishments ‘served as a milestone in our country’s acceptance of equality and diversity. She is proof that a person can make a difference, and make a difference is what Geraldine did throughout her life.’
Said Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco): ‘She inspired women across the country to reach their own greatness as they strengthened our country.’
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