Quotation

Why not add this to your book or post it to your site/blog?

Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth. Chisholm, Shirley Anita

This quote is filed under Service · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation · Tell us if you know any facts or errors in this quote · Make a shirt with this quote on our USA or UK shop · Help your friends discover QB

A little bit about Chisholm, Shirley Anita

Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm (November 30, 1924 - January 1, 2005) was an American politician, educator and author. She was a Congresswoman, representing New York's 12th District for seven terms from 1968-1983. In 1968, she became the first African American woman elected to Congress. On January 23, 1972, she became the first African American candidate for President of the United States. She won 162 delegates. To date she is the closest any woman has ever come to winning the nomination for president by a major party. Other women who ran for President of the United States in 1972 include Linda Jenness and Evelyn Reed. · Can we improve this biography? Write us your version.

Search the web for Chisholm, Shirley Anita

More on the Author

These people bookmarked this quote:

Search the web for Chisholm, Shirley Anita

More on the author

This quote around the web

Loading...

Powered by Google Blogs

Search the web for Chisholm, Shirley Anita

More on this author

Share this quote

AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Post this quote to your social network or blog