20 Female Firsts: Janet Yellen and Other Groundbreaking American Women

20 Female Firsts: Janet Yellen and Other Groundbreaking American Women

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

Mary Barra

Barra was labeled the 41st most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine in 2012, but her position on that list is certain to change for the better - on Dec. 10, 2013 she was named as the new CEO of General Motors, making her the first female CEO of a major car manufacturer.

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