Short interview with African-American Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm (b. November 30, 1924 – d. January 1, 2005) in between her last campaign appearances before the New York state primary in 1972. Congresswoman Chisholm was the first African-American woman to run for the position of President of the United States. Interview conducted out-of-doors as interviewer walks alongside Congresswoman Chisholm. Recording also contains a speech by Chisholm and interviews with people on the street about their feelings about Chisholm. Produced by Miriam Rosen.

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