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1985 - Brenda Renee Pearson Records State of the Union

On February 8, 1985, Brenda Renee Pearson, an official court reporter for the U.S. House of Representatives, became the first Black woman to record a State of the Union address delivered by the President in the House chambers. Her achievement marked a milestone in representation within a vital behind-the-scenes role in government proceedings.

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