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From Sandra Day O'Connor to Shirley Chisholm to Madeleine Albright, these groundbreaking American women paved the way.

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  • Women in Politics
    Women in Politics

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    From Sandra Day O'Connor to Shirley Chisholm to Madeleine Albright, these groundbreaking American women paved the way.

    Video Clip (3:11)
  • Watergate Forces Nixon to Resign
    Watergate Forces Nixon to Resign

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    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 Nine

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    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 Washington

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    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

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    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

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    After years of struggle and setbacks, advocates for equality celebrate the passage of sweeping legislation that prohibits racial discrimination.

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    Black Women in Politics

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    View images of famous female African American politicians and activists.

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  • Barbara Jordan Delivers Keynote Address
    Barbara Jordan Delivers Keynote Address

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    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 Address

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    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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