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Ramona Acosta Bañuelos becomes the first Hispanic treasurer of the United States. -
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The right of the Puerto Rican people to decide their own future as a nation is approved by the United Nations. -
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Congress passes the Equal Educational Opportunity Act to create equality in public schools by making bilingual education available to Hispanic youth. -
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Hispanic female participation in the work force more than doubles, from 1.7 million to 3.6 million. -
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Immigration from the Americas rises from 44.3 percent in 1964 to 61.4 percent. -
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President George Bush appoints the first woman and first Hispanic surgeon general of the United States -
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Ellen Occhoa becomes the first Latina in space when she serves on the space shuttle. -
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President George W. Bush appoints Dr. Richard Carmona to the position of surgeon general of the United States. -
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President George W. Bush appoints Carlos M. Gutierrez to the position of Secretary of Commerce. -
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Alberto Gonzales is confirmed as attorney general of the United Sates. -
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Judge Sonia Sotomayor takes oath of office as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming the first Hispanic member of the Court