EPISODE · Aug 21, 2024 · 13 MIN
Voice of Change: Barbara Jordan
from Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast · host Alycia
The first Black woman to represent the state of Texas since Reconstruction, Barbara Jordan was a thoughtful, pragmatic politician. She rose to national prominence during the 1974 impeachment hearings of President Richard Nixon when her remarks outlined in stark detail the reasons for pursuing impeachment. Join me on this bonus episode as I dive into the life and career of Barbara Jordan. And if you need a refresher about the Watergate Scandal, be sure to check out the episode I did with the ladies from Hashtag History here. Support the show
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The first Black woman to represent the state of Texas since Reconstruction, Barbara Jordan was a thoughtful, pragmatic politician. She rose to national prominence during the 1974 impeachment hearings of President Richard Nixon when her remarks outlined in stark detail the reasons for pursuing impeachment. Join me on this bonus episode as I dive into the life and career of Barbara Jordan. And if you need a refresher about the Watergate Scandal, be sure to check out the episode I did with the...
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