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Biden’s gender parity pledge could be watershed moment for women in national security

A Biden pledge for at least gender parity in key national security slots could mean huge gains for women at the Pentagon and elsewhere.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

First to fly over the North Pole

On May 9, 1926, Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd and Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett won the race to fly over the North Pole, a daring expedition that earned them rare peacetime Medals of Honor.

6 years ago