Shirley Chisholm

Shirley Anita Chisholm (1924-2005) was an American political figure who served in the House of Representatives from 1969 to 1983. 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.

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• Congressional Biographical Directory
• FamilyEducation
• African-Americans
• DemocracyNow
• Associated Content biography