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Congress Woman Barbara Jordan and others respond to Nixon 1974 resignation and criminal investigations (Original Post) Jacson6 Aug 10 OP
My mom LOVED her! nt Trueblue Texan Aug 10 #1
I heard her speak at a conference and you could hear a pin drop. She commanded your attention Deuxcents Aug 10 #2
She was a wonderful orator and piqued my interest in politics so many years ago. n/t SheilaAnn Aug 10 #3
I still fondly remember the "Due Process" Lady MagaSmash Aug 10 #4
I wish she had been blessed with better health. murielm99 Aug 10 #5
Truly a great woman! burrowowl Aug 11 #6

Deuxcents

(18,705 posts)
2. I heard her speak at a conference and you could hear a pin drop. She commanded your attention
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 02:14 PM
Aug 10

Like no one I’ve ever seen before with her eloquent style and no nonsense choice of words. I was new to politics at the time and women were few in elected positions but I was captivated and have never forgotten the great power she held over the audience. And especially me.

murielm99

(31,253 posts)
5. I wish she had been blessed with better health.
Sat Aug 10, 2024, 04:55 PM
Aug 10

I dreamed about her being the first black female President.

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