History of Feminism

discntnt_irny_srcsm

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4. An impressive career

Wed Mar 5, 2014, 09:44 PM

Mar 2014

Ally Ride served on the board of trustees of the California Institute of Technology as well as the boards of Veridian and the Mitre Corp.

Hillary was no slouch either: In 1969, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, with departmental honors in political science. Following pressure from some fellow students, she became the first student in Wellesley College history to deliver its commencement address. Her speech received a standing ovation lasting seven minutes.

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And a senator. nt Deep13 Mar 2014 #1

Three and half years younger than Hillary... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #2

Ride never wrote a letter to NASA ... Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #3

An impressive career discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #4

Indeed. Both are stellar in their respective fields. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #5

You're spreading positivity discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #8

ha. and isnt it grand. cute. nt seabeyond Mar 2014 #10

I always try to find examples of accomplished women to pass along... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #13

pass along to all of us also. yes. i recognize that with you..... value of positive. seabeyond Mar 2014 #14

:) discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #19

This is great! theHandpuppet Mar 2014 #6

That's a great thing to do! discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2014 #7

how excellent is that. good for you. nt seabeyond Mar 2014 #11

What a wonderful thing to do. I am glad I can help. Thank you theHandpuppet! Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #16

I am always more impressed F4lconF16 Mar 2014 #9

perfect post, i love it and totally agree. even as a woman, i read about womens seabeyond Mar 2014 #12

Welcome to DU, F4lconF16 Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #18

Sure is ismnotwasm Mar 2014 #15

Yes, indeed. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2014 #17