1978: Margaret Brewer from Durand, MI, became the Marine Corps' first female brigadier general. Inspired by the flag-raising at Iwo Jima, she rose through the ranks, later serving as director of public affairs. 1875: Harriet Quimby, born in Arcadia, MI, became the first licensed American female pilot, flying solo over the English Channel in 1912.

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11 May 2024