Janet Reno

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Janet Reno born?July 21, 1938
2. Where was Janet Reno born?Miami, Florida
3. What was Janet Reno known for?She was the first woman to become the United States Attorney General, leading the Department of Justice.
4. Where did she grow up and study?Janet Reno was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She studied at Cornell University and Harvard Law School.

U.S. Attorney General: The chief law enforcement officer and chief lawyer of the federal government, heading the Department of Justice.
Department of Justice: A federal executive department responsible for enforcing federal laws, administering justice, and ensuring public safety.
Public Service: Work undertaken for the benefit of the public, typically within government or non-profit organizations.