R. Easterling: Election to the House of Representatives
Season 2004 Episode 902 | 56m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Ruth Easterling talk about her concerns her election to the state House of Representatives
Ruth first ran for representative in 1974 and was elated when she came in 3 rd in the rimary,as it was rare for women to run for political positions at this time. Her main issue was ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, and she vowed to run until it was ratified or until she was 91.
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Biographical Conversations with James Goodmon was made possible by the generous support of Frank Daniels, Jr.
R. Easterling: Election to the House of Representatives
Season 2004 Episode 902 | 56m 50sVideo has Closed Captions
Ruth first ran for representative in 1974 and was elated when she came in 3 rd in the rimary,as it was rare for women to run for political positions at this time. Her main issue was ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment, and she vowed to run until it was ratified or until she was 91.
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Biographical Conversations With... is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Biographical Conversations with James Goodmon was made possible by the generous support of Frank Daniels, Jr.