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16 de set. de 2024 · Houston native Barbara Jordan was known for her commanding voice, quick rise in Texas politics, and high regard for the U.S. Constitution, which echoed during the Congresswoman's 1974 speech ...
Há 3 dias · Barbara Jordan. As chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform from 1994 to 1996, Barbara Jordan championed stricter immigration policies and advocated for harsher penalties for...
9 de set. de 2024 · Her clarity, moral authority, and command of constitutional principles made her one of the most respected voices of that era. In a time of political crisis, her leadership exemplified integrity and commitment to justice, contributing to the momentum that led to Nixon’s resignation.
Há 19 horas · Representative Barbara Jordan (left) became nationally known for her eloquence during the Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings. On July 25, 1974, Democrat Barbara Jordan delivered a robust speech extolling the U.S. Constitution and its checks and balances.
Há 1 dia · Immigration Reform 2025: A Two-Phase Commission. In the 1990s, the Barbara Jordan Commission took a comprehensive look at future challenges, and came up with a sensible, actionable roadmap. Unfortunately, it next went to Congress to die. The mistake was Congress not forcing an up-down vote on the Commission's recommendations as a precondition ...
10 de set. de 2024 · “She Changed the Nation” covers the life and political career of Barbara Jordan, along with the barriers and prejudices she faced as a Black woman in politics. It’s a fascinating book that follows Jordan from her childhood in the era of segregation, through her college years and rise in politics, to the height of her career ...
Há 2 dias · Even as a child growing up in the Fifth Ward of Houston, Texas, Barbara Jordan stood out for her big, bold, booming, crisp, clear, confident voice. It was a voice that made people sit up, stand up, and take notice.
