Women and the Constitution: The Challenge (open access)

Women and the Constitution: The Challenge

Text of speech by Barbara Jordan regarding the omission of women from the Constitution, how that has changed over the years, and contemporary issues facing the rights of women.
Date: February 11, 1988
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
System: The Portal to Texas History
Stewardship And The Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities (open access)

Stewardship And The Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities

Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Council on Foundations conference in Atlanta, Georgia, entitled "Stewardship and the Public Trust: Private Resources, Public Responsibilities."
Date: March 30, 1987
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Seconding Speech For Senator Lloyd Bentsen (open access)

Seconding Speech For Senator Lloyd Bentsen

Text for a speech by Barbara C. Jordan at the Democratic National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, seconding the nomination of Lloyd Bentsen.
Date: July 21, 1988
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
System: The Portal to Texas History