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President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Public Law 90-130. The Nov. 8, 1967, event opened promotions for women to general and flag ranks, lifted ceilings on other ranks and removed the 2 percent ceiling on the number of women allowed on active duty. Courtesy Women's Memorial

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Public Law 90-130. The Nov. 8, 1967, event opened promotions for women to general and flag ranks, lifted ceilings on other ranks and removed the 2 percent ceiling on the number of women allowed on active duty. Courtesy Women's Memorial

President Lyndon B. Johnson signs Public Law 90-130. The Nov. 8, 1967, event opened promotions for women to general and flag ranks, lifted ceilings on other ranks and removed the 2 percent ceiling on the number of women allowed on active duty. Courtesy Women's Memorial

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