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Ladda Tammy Duckworth [2] (born March 12, 1968) is an American politician and retired Army National Guard lieutenant colonel serving as the junior United States senator from Illinois since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017.
The Official U.S. Senate website of Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois.
May 7, 2024 · Illinois' Tammy Duckworth became the first disabled female veteran to earn election to the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the second female Asian American...
Mar 28, 2021 · Tammy Duckworth was a Black Hawk helicopter pilot during the Iraq War when she was shot down by a rocket-propelled grenade. She lost both legs, and her right arm was severely...
U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq War Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs who was among the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Jan 27, 2018 · Tammy Duckworth is used to being a trailblazer. A double amputee, she was the first disabled woman elected to the US Congress. Born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and American father, she was also...
With your help, we will re-elect Tammy Duckworth and keep the Senate blue! Tammy Duckworth never expected to end up in politics—but she always knew she wanted to serve her country and promote American ideals and values.
Jan 27, 2018 · Tammy Duckworth is used to being a trailblazer. A double amputee, she was the first disabled woman elected to the US Congress. Born in Bangkok to a Thai mother and American father,...
Jan 3, 2023 · [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today was sworn into her second term as United States Senator by Vice President Kamala Harris, accompanied by U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL).
Jun 13, 2024 · Tammy Duckworth (born March 12, 1968, Bangkok, Thailand) is an American politician who was elected to the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in 2016 and began representing Illinois the following year. She previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2013–17).
