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Janet Reno

Former Attorney General of the United States (1938-2016) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 78

Janet Wood Reno was an American lawyer and public official who served as the 78th United States attorney general from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton.

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2016Died7 November 20162000National Women's Hall of FameAward1994Honorary Doctor of the University of MiamiAward1993Florida Women's Hall of FameAwardMargaret Brent AwardAward1938Born21 July 1938

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Awards

National Women's Hall of Fame2000
Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1994
Florida Women's Hall of Fame1993
Margaret Brent Award1993
Brandeis Medal
Ellis Island Medal of Honor

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A member of the Democratic Party, Reno was the second-longest serving attorney general, behind only William Wirt, and the first woman to serve in the position.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1938 to 2016 · aged 78