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Black Women in Politics
Black Women in Politics(10 Photos)
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View images of famous female African American politicians and activists.
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Texas
Texas(9 Photos)
9 Photos
The vastness and diversity of Texas are evident in nearly all aspects of its physical features, economy, history and cultural life.
Videos (6)
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Women in Politics
Women in PoliticsVideo Clip (3:11)
Video Clip (3:11)
From Sandra Day O'Connor to Shirley Chisholm to Madeleine Albright, these groundbreaking American women paved the way.
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Watergate Forces Nixon to Resign
Watergate Forces Nixon to ResignVideo Clip (3:20)
Video Clip (3:20)
In this History Rocks the 70's video, brought to you by the History Channel, learn about special investigator Archibald Cox's quest to investigate the Watergate cover-up. Nixon tries to get Cox fired several times.
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Little Rock Nine
Little Rock NineVideo Clip (2:28)
Video Clip (2:28)
Led by civil rights pioneer Daisy Bates, these nine brave Arkansas teenagers broke through racial barriers to become the first black students to attend Little Rock High School.
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King Leads the March on Washington
King Leads the March on WashingtonVideo Clip (3:10)
Video Clip (3:10)
On August 28, 1963, a quarter million people gather to support civil rights, and share Dr. King's "dream" of equality.
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Separate But Not Equal
Separate But Not EqualVideo Clip (2:21)
Video Clip (2:21)
In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously strikes down segregation in public schools, sparking the Civil Rights movement.
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1964Video Clip (2:57)
Video Clip (2:57)
After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial discrimination.
Speeches & Audio (2)
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Barbara Jordan Delivers Keynote Address
Barbara Jordan Delivers Keynote AddressAudio Clip (3:20)
Audio Clip (3:20)
In July 1976, as the first African-American to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, Rep. Barbara Charline Jordan speaks about a solution to the problems facing America.
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Barbara Jordan's Keynote Address
Barbara Jordan's Keynote AddressAudio Clip (2:12)
Audio Clip (2:12)
An excerpt from Barbara Jordan's keynote speech at the Democratic National Convection. Jordan was the first African-American woman ever elected to Congress from a southern state.
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