She became one of the first American women to serve in a major diplomatic position.

VOA: special.2010.08.08

And he was the first African-American to have that position at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

The position made him the highest level African American in the United States government.

VOA: special.2009.11.01

He was the first American to hold that position.

VOA: special.2009.08.02