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Once elected to Congress, Tammy Duckworth broke many barriers, including becoming the first Thai woman to do so. In addition, she was also the first visibly disabled woman elected to Congress and, when she became a Senator, the first double-amputee to be elected in that role. The veteran also was the first-ever Senator to give birth while in office. Basically, Duckworth is knocking down every wall and making it clear that nothing should hold anyone back from being a part of public service.