who was the first woman who ran for vice president
Geraldine Ferraro Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Ferraro (August 26, 1935 â€“ March 26, 2011) was an American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. In 1984, she was the first female vice presidential candidate representing a major American political party.
Selina Meyer The show's original opening sequence details some of her career. She was a United States Senator from Maryland (where she was born and raised). She announced her candidacy for the 2012 presidential election. Media outlets initially praised her and had high hopes for her becoming the President, with headlines such as "Magic Meyer" and "Is this Meyer's Moment?". Despite strong initial victories, she ultimately is defeated by primary challenger Stuart Hughes on Super Tuesday, and suspends her campaign. He then selects her as his running mate, and is elected to the presidency.[2]
United States Secret Service In 1968, as a result of Robert F. Kennedy's assassination, Congress authorized protection of major presidential and vice presidential candidates and nominees.[21] In 1965 and 1968, Congress also authorized lifetime protection of the spouses of deceased presidents unless they remarry and of the children of former presidents until age 16.[3]
The Gong Show Hostesses included Siv Ã…berg (a Swedish-born model who appeared on Barris's syndicated New Treasure Hunt), actress Marlena Clark, porn actress Carol Connors, and Barris's then-teenage daughter Della.