November 2016: First Female U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno Dies

Updated August 5, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

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First Female U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno Dies
Image of Janet Reno from 1993
On Nov. 7, 2016, Janet Reno dies at the age of 78 from Parkinson's complications at her home in Miami-Dade, Florida. Reno was the first woman to ever serve as the U.S. Attorney General, in office for 8 years. Before that, she was a prominent state attorney for 14 years in Florida. She was known for her integrity and her willingness to accept responsibility.
Photo source: AP Photo/Barry Thumma, File
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