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Just as women have made tremendous inroads in business, sports, and entertainment, so too have they become more prevalent in politics. While the United States has never had a female president, the idea isn't as far-flung as it used to be, thanks to the likes of Hillary Clinton, Elizabeth Dole, and Geena Davis. The first female president (or prime minister) was Suhbaataryn Yanjmaa. She was elected president of Mongolia in 1953. Since then, according to this page from Florida International
University, there have been dozens of female heads of state. Some of the more notable include Margaret Thatcher of Great Britain, Edith Cresson of France, and Corazon Aquino of the Philippines. As of today, the following women are serving as either presidents, prime ministers, or chancellors:
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