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Shirley Chisholm was born in 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. She obtained her bachelor's degree at [[Brooklyn College]] and master's degree at [[Columbia University]]. She taught at a nursery school and later became the director of Hamilton-Madison Child Care Center in [[New York City]]. She served in the New York state legislature from 1964 until her election to the U.S. Congress in 1968. | |||
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Revision as of 12:41, 26 May 2007
Shirley Anita Chisholm (1924-2005) was an American political figure who served in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983, representing New York. She was the first African-American woman to serve as a congressman in the United States. Chisholm was a member of the Democratic Party. She unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination for presidency in 1972.
Early life and career
Shirley Chisholm was born in 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. She obtained her bachelor's degree at Brooklyn College and master's degree at Columbia University. She taught at a nursery school and later became the director of Hamilton-Madison Child Care Center in New York City. She served in the New York state legislature from 1964 until her election to the U.S. Congress in 1968.
Congressional career
Later life
Sources
- Congressional Biographical Directory
- FamilyEducation
- African-Americans
- DemocracyNow
- Associated Content biography