Shirley Shows Up (1972)
Shirley Chisholm makes history, again
This Day (An America 250 History Show)
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Show Notes
It’s June 4th. Jody Avirgan and Nicole Hemmer discuss the California democratic debate of 1972, which features Shirley Chisholm — the first woman to appear on a presidential debate stage. She was also the first African-American woman elected to Congress.
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