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Deuxcents

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4. I attended a Union Conference many years ago in Washington DC. Ms Jordan was a speaker that day

Reply to ShazamIam (Original post)

Mon Aug 4, 2025, 03:49 PM

Aug 4

I will never forget being absolutely rapt by her voice, her cadence, her powerful message. We were all in for an unforgettable moment and to tell ya the truth, I have never forgotten that feeling of empowerment she gave us. You could hear a pin drop..she commanded everyone’s attention and she got it! I think my friends and I didn’t stop talking about that experience for a long time. Watching this video brings back memories and wish to heaven she was still with us. What a treasure that we have these videos and thanks for posting

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Barbara Jordan's 1974 Watergate speech, link below, nt [View all] ShazamIam Aug 4 OP

Barbara Jordan was a magnificent leader! raging moderate Aug 4 #1

We don't have a Barbara Jordan but we have the internet and so far the conservatives have not been able to ShazamIam Aug 4 #2

Oh, how I wanted her to live! murielm99 Aug 4 #3

I attended a Union Conference many years ago in Washington DC. Ms Jordan was a speaker that day Deuxcents Aug 4 #4

Yes her language skills and speaking style gave her great inspirational power. nt ShazamIam Aug 4 #5