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Jordan, Barbara (1936-1996)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1936 - 1996

Biography

Barbara Jordan emerged as an eloquent and powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation at a time when many Americans despaired about the Constitution and the country. As one of the first African Americans elected from the Deep South (Texas) since 1898 and the first Black Congresswoman ever from that region, Jordan lent added weight to her message by her very presence on the House Judiciary Committee.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan, n.d.

 Sub-Series
Dates: n.d.
Found in: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Special Collections and Archives, Brownsville Campus / Brownsville Photograph Collection / Box 5, UTB/TSC University Archives Photographs / Ann Richards Photographs

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