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Shirley Chisholm
1924–2005
First Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress and first to run for president.
📖Biography
Shirley Anita Chisholm 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 African American to seek a major party's nomination for President in 1972.
Key Achievements
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First Black woman in U.S. Congress
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First Black person to seek a major party presidential nomination
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Served seven terms in Congress
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Fought for minority and women's rights
Legacy & Impact
Chisholm broke multiple glass ceilings and paved the way for future generations of women and minorities in politics.