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1971 Press Photo Air Force Brigadier General Jeanne M. Holm receives insignia

This is an original press photo. A pert blonde who joined the military because she was flat broke today became the first Air Force woman general. Jeanne M. Holm received the silver star representing her new rank of brigadier general at Pentagon ceremony. She turned 50 three weeks ago but still looks in her 30s as she putters around her cabin cruiser in bermuda shorts or whisks down the slopes near her condominium in Vail, Colorado. Photo measures 8.5 x 8.25 inches. Photo is dated 1971.

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Historic Images Part Number: lrs20335