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Geraldine Ferraro was an American attorney, prosecutor, and Democratic politician from New York. She represented New York's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985. In 1984, Walter Mondale selected her as his vice-presidential running mate, making Ferraro the first woman nominated for vice president by a major party in the United States.
She and Mondale lost that year's general election to Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
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What office did Geraldine Ferraro hold in Congress?
Geraldine Ferraro represented New York's 9th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985. Before Congress, she worked as an attorney and prosecutor.
Who selected Geraldine Ferraro as a vice-presidential running mate?
Walter Mondale selected Ferraro as his vice-presidential running mate in 1984. Their Democratic ticket ran against Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.
Why is Geraldine Ferraro historically important?
Ferraro was the first woman nominated for vice president by a major political party in the United States. Her nomination came on the Democratic ticket in 1984.
Where did Geraldine Ferraro begin her political career?
Ferraro built her career in New York before entering the House of Representatives. She worked as an attorney and prosecutor and then represented a New York congressional district.
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