Women鈥檚 History Month: The Glass Ceiling, Broken or Cracked?
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
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When a major political party nominated the first woman for the American Presidency, was the proverbial glass ceiling broken or just cracked? A bipartisan group of former Congresswomen will discuss their paths to public service, the challenges they faced, and the obstacles they still need to overcome. Moderated by journalist听Rebecca Berg, panelists include former members of听Congress听Ann Marie Buerkle,听Lynn Schenk,听Barbara Kennelly,听and听Margaux Matter,听Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Presented in partnership with the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress. This month鈥檚 featured document commemorates the听100th anniversary of Jeannette Rankin becoming the first congresswoman and is on display in the East Rotunda Gallery听through听March 29, 2017.
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Ann Marie Buerkle
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.