Women Members' Lives and Experiences
Two former members of Congress and Professor Washington discussed the role of women in Congress and government in general through personal a… read more
Two former members of Congress and Professor Washington discussed the role of women in Congress and government in general through personal and historical examples. They also took questions from the audience. The Society is publishing a series of books on various aspects of the history of Congress. Professor Washington is the author of the first one on outstanding women members. close
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