Susanna Salter was the first woman in the United States to be elected mayor, achieving this milestone in 1887 in Argonia, Kansas. Her election marked a significant moment in women's political history, as it occurred just a few years after women gained the right to vote in some states. Salter's victory was a symbol of the growing acceptance of women's roles in public office and governance.
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