Dianne Feinstein’s Half Century Journey Through American Politics, In Photos

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) takes the stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The ... CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 05: U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) takes the stage during day two of the Democratic National Convention at Time Warner Cable Arena on September 5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The DNC that will run through September 7, will nominate U.S. President Barack Obama as the Democratic presidential candidate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) MORE LESS

Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced earlier this month that she would retire, bringing to an end a career that saw her play starring roles repeatedly in a half century of American political history. As the competitive primary to replace her rapidly gets underway, here’s a look back at her career, including some of the important moments that defined it.

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