Happy birthday! Nancy Pelosi turns 86 today

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The iconic and legendary politician turns 86 on Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026.
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Former House Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is celebrating her 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Nancy Pelosi has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Pelosi, a cultural icon

Born Nancy Patricia D'Alesandro Pelosi in Baltimore on March 26, 1940, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Pelosi's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Nancy hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Nancy Pelosi as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 86.

Happy Birthday, Nancy, you're the best!

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