The First Thai-American woman elected to US Congress
คนไทยปลื้ม Tammy Duckworth, The First Thai-American woman elected to US Congress
It is definitely a victory for all Thais as well when Tammy Duckworth won Illinois' eighth congressional district. She is the "first" Thai born woman to have a seat in congress. Ladda or Tammy, 44, born to Thai mother and American father. In this picture she was on stage delivering her victory speech, accompanied by her husband on left, her mother and brother on right.
Tammy Duckworth gave interviews to media right after her victory speech.
Bangkok-born Ladda Tammy Duckworth got props from Illinois state voters after her victory, and PM Yingluck Shinawatra fired off congratulations to President Barack Obama on his re-election.
She is making a step up on stage with help from Thomas Joseph Duckworth, her brother.
Congratulations to Tammy from "California Friends Support Tammy Group"
Her reaction seeing the whole crowd cheering "Tammy...Tammy..".
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It was an honor to have this opportunity to photograph with Tammy Duckworth and her brother on stage right after the victory speech. Thailand is SO proud of you, Tammy.