Background information about Shirley Chisholm
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The question is asking for background information on Shirley Chisholm, who was a prominent American politician, educator, and author. This involves discussing her life, career accomplishments, and contributions to politics, particularly as the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress.
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Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and sought the U.S. presidency in 1972.
Shirley Chisholm was an American politician, the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek a major party nomination for the U.S. presidency (1972). She was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York.
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Shirley Chisholm was an American politician, the first African American woman in Congress (1968) and the first woman and African American to seek a major party nomination for the U.S. presidency (1972). She was born on November 30, 1924, in Brooklyn, New York.
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In addition to her political achievements, Chisholm was a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus and was known for her advocacy for minority education and employment.
Sources
- Biography: Shirley Chisholm - National Women's History Museum - womenshistory.org
- Shirley Chisholm - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Shirley Chisholm | Biography, Accomplishments, & Facts - Britannica - britannica.com
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