Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection, capping an historic career at 20 terms.

"I have truly loved serving as your voice in Congress," the California Democrat, 85, said in a video dedicated to her San Francisco constituents. "With a grateful heart, I look forward to my final year of service as your proud representative."

Pelosi's departure will mark the end of an era in Congress. In 2007, she became the first woman elected to serve as Speaker of the House.

"For our daughters and our granddaughters: today we have broken the marble ceiling," she said at the time.

As Speaker and House Democrats' leader, Pelosi was known for her shrewd political judgment and incisive skills as a legislative strategist.

She was also a consistent politi

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