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On the Erosion of Civil Liberties

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, about the status of civil liberties in America. Included is a Library of Congress cover page, with Lisa Nickerson and her title (Analyst, History and Public Affairs) listed at the bottom of the page.
Date: March 21, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

On the Erosion of Civil Liberties

Description: Draft of speech discussing the Constitution and the various government encroachments to liberty that have occurred over the history of the United States.
Date: March 21, 1974
Creator: Nickerson, Lisa
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Remarks by Sherman Fricks and Barbara Jordan at the Texas AFL-CIO Convention, March 11, 1974]

Description: Text of remarks made at the Texas AFL-CIO Convention. Sherman Fricks introduces Barbara Jordan, speaking of her history as a congresswoman and earlier introductions. Jordan speaks about running for reelection, inflation, the loss of trust in government, and the impeachment of Richard Nixon.
Date: March 11, 1974
Creator: Fricks, Sherman & Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

We Cannot Legislate Happiness

Description: Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan to the University of Houston Executive Development Program regarding the relationship between people and the government.
Date: March 7, 1975
Partner: Texas Southern University

On the Erosion of Civil Liberties

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan, about the status of civil liberties in America. Handwritten edits and additions are written in the margins.
Date: March 21, 1974
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Forgotten Citizens

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Social Workers, about American citizens having a voice in government. Handwritten notes and edits are written in the margins.
Date: March 22, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

[Letter from Frances A. Whited to Barbara C. Jordan, March 5, 1968]

Description: Letter from Frances A. Whited to Barbara C. Jordan, giving information about two Social Security Civil Rights Orientation Conferences at which she agreed to speak. Included are objectives, schedules, lists of participants, and other information sheets.
Date: March 5, 1968
Creator: Whited, Frances A.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Moving On From Watergate

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Boston University School of Law, about the aftermath of Richard Nixon's resignation and what it meant for lawyers.
Date: March 14, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Moving On From Watergate

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the Boston University School of Law, about the aftermath of Richard Nixon's resignation and what it meant for lawyers.
Date: March 14, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Unique Problems of Black Businessmen

Description: Text of speech by Barbara Jordan discussing problems faced by black business owners, including discrimination from the white business community and uneven aid from the federal government.
Date: March 27, 1976
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University

Society of Plastics Industry - March 23, 1977

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan for the Society of the Plastics Industry, covering the topic of public policy concerning energy conservation, de-regulation, and wind-fall profits.
Date: March 23, 1977
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Forgotten Citizens

Description: Text for a speech given by Barbara C. Jordan before the National Association of Social Workers, about American citizens having a voice in government.
Date: March 22, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara C.
Partner: Texas Southern University

Congress, Good and Bad

Description: Text of speech delivered by Barbara Jordan discussing whether or not individual people are well served by the government, and how government decisions can have unforeseen outcomes for individuals. Handwritten edits appear throughout the document.
Date: March 28, 1975
Creator: Jordan, Barbara, 1936-1996
Partner: Texas Southern University
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