Barbara Jordan (1936 – 1996) was an American lawyer, educator, and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate since Reconstruction and the first southern African-American woman elected to the US House of Representatives.
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Thank you for sharing this USA stamp. I remember her.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know her, so I'm glad I got the stamp.
DeleteAnother fascinating life, sad about her MS but despite it all so much achieved.
ReplyDeleteShe did very much!
Deletegreat stamp, great woman!
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DeleteExcellent choice for today!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bryon!
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