11. Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Ferraro broke new ground in 1984 when she became the first woman nominated for Vice President by a major U.S. political party. Her historic candidacy brought women’s political leadership into the national spotlight and inspired countless others to aim for high office. Ferraro’s campaign challenged traditional gender norms and expanded the public’s imagination of who could serve at the highest levels of government. Her legacy remains influential in American political life. Read more
