In Annapolis, Maryland, the United States Naval Academy
admitted women for the first time in its history with the
induction of 81 female midshipmen in 1975.
In May 1980, Elizabeth Anne Rowe became the first woman
member of the class to graduate. Four years later, Kristine
Holderied became the first female midshipman to graduate
at the top of her class.
Elizabeth Anne Rowe
Kristine Holderied
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