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Women gain power at Democratic National Convention
In Miami Beach 1972 delegates show 40 percent women with McGovern reforms boosting female and minority seats. Report notes women on key committees and campaign roles while debates touch abortion and equality amid colorful convention moments.
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John Kennedy
Jean Westiwood
George ‘McGovern
Cochairman
Uns
Pat Harris
Antonia Chayes
Jackson College For Women
Boston
Democratic Natonal
Pat Derian
Mississippi
Women's Magazine
Shana Alexander
New York
Toni Chayes
League of Women's Voters
Michigan
Playboy Plaza
Bunny
California
National Democratic Committee
George McGovern
National Women’s Political Caucus
Miami Beach
Bella Abzug
Gloria Steinem
Causus
Shirley Chisolm