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Ann's Commencement Speech

Clip: Season 47 Episode 24 | 2m 51s

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Governor Ann Richards (Holland Taylor) speaks to a graduating class of college students about the first female governor of Texas, George Washington, and more.

Aired: 06/19/20 | Rating: NR

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