Surprising Facts About Nancy Pelosi, Former House Speaker

3. Like Father, Like Daughter

Her entrance into politics was mostly inspired by her father Thomas D’Alesandro Jr.

In 1947, he became the first Italian mayor in the city of Baltimore. His stint lasted 12 years. He tried to run for governor, but some illegal money swapping between him and garage owner Dominic Piracci caused him to drop out.

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