The structure of the US political system serves as a role model for all democratic countries. Women are successfully employed in elective positions in the institutions of power. Nancy Pelosi is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Starting conditions
Events that have taken place in recent decades bring experts and analysts a multitude of phenomena and facts to comprehend. As the practice of the second half of the last century has shown, not only property and titles of nobility, but also positions in political structures can be inherited. Nancy Pelosi was born on March 26, 1940 in the family of a large politician. The girl became the youngest child in the house of six children. Parents lived in the famous city of Baltimore. His father served as head of the city administration and was repeatedly elected a member of Congress.
In a large and friendly family, Nancy was loved and looked after. However, the girl grew up completely independent, and from an early age absorbed the peculiarities of the home environment. Already at the age of twelve, she helped her father in the next election campaign. Pelosi answered phone calls. Eight lines were connected to the device. When the time came, the girl was sent to a Catholic school. Nancy graduated from Trinity University and received her BA in Political Science. Unsurprisingly, she showed an interest in getting involved in political processes.
In the political arena
Nancy considers her first landmark event to be present at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy in 1961. After graduating from university, Pelosi completed an internship at the headquarters of the Democratic Party. Then she worked as an assistant to one of the congressmen. At party work, Nancy has established herself as an efficient and orderly employee. In 1976, she became chairman of the California state party. In a competitive struggle with Republicans, Pelosi demonstrated a broad outlook, large-scale thinking and local knowledge.
The activity and creativity of Pelosi as chairman was appreciated by ordinary members of the party. In 1988, she was elected a member of the United States Congress by a majority vote. Using the congressional rostrum to promote priority projects, the Democratic representative has attracted a large number of supporters from the common people. Nancy pushed hard for more funding for AIDS research and treatment. She spent a lot of time and effort to turn a former military base near San Francisco into a National Park. In January 2007, Nancy Pelosi was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Career and personal life
Pelosi's political career developed consistently and successfully. After a long break, in January 2019, she was re-elected speaker of the lower house. It is tasked with effectively countering the plans of US President Trump.
Everything is known about the personal life of Nancy Pelosi to the smallest detail. She has been legally married since 1963. The husband and wife raised and raised five children. The number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren is increasing over the years.
