First woman (and first Jewish person) to receive an electoral vote in U.S.
On December 18, 1972, during the meeting of the Electoral College following the presidential election, elector Roger L. MacBride cast his vote for John Hospers and Tonie Nathan instead of the expected Republican candidates. This event made Nathan the first woman in U.S. history to receive an electoral vote, marking a significant moment in the struggle for gender equality in politics. Her electoral success, though a singular vote, represented a profound shift in political inclusivity and recognition of women's leadership potential.