Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Announcement Speech Transcript

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Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Chisholm (1924-2005) was an American politician, educator, and author. She was the first black woman elected to the United States Congress in 1968 and the first woman and black person to run for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in 1972. As you read, take notes on why Chisholm thinks she would be a good choice for the Democratic nomination. This text is for grade 12 readers. Shirley Chisholm’s Presidential Announcement Speech by Shirley Chisholm is in the Public Domain.

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