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“The imperative is to define what is right and do it.”

Quote by Barbara Jordan

Book:The Great Society: A Twenty Year Critique

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The Great Society: A Twenty Year Critique

This book offers a detailed analysis of the Great Society program, evaluating its outcomes and implications over a twenty-year period. It explores the social, economic, and political effects of the initiatives implemented during this era. more

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Barbara Jordan was a prominent American politician known for her influential career as a lawyer and a member of the United States House of Representatives. Born on February 21, 1936, she served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives and later as a U.S. Representative from Texas. Jordan was the first African American woman to serve in the Texas Senate and the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South. She was known for her eloquence and her advocacy for civil rights and social justice. more

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