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What historical significance does Bass's term as Assembly Speaker hold?

  • She was the first Asian-American Govenor

  • She was the first woman speaker

  • She was the first African-American woman speaker

  • She was the youngest speaker ever

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Bass made history by becoming the first African-American woman to hold the position of Speaker of the California State Assembly. This milestone marked a significant step forward in representation and diversity within the state's political leadership, breaking down barriers and inspiring future generations to pursue leadership roles in government.
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