SEPTEMBER 26: TODAY'S INSPIRING WOMEN

Shirley Chisholm

Today in 1971, Rep. Shirley Chisholm (D-New York) announced she would enter the Democratic presidential primaries.

Lorraine Potter

Capt. Lorraine Potter, an American Baptist minister, became the first woman U.S. Air Force chaplain today in 1973.

Freda Kirchway, a prolific political journalist and editor of the “Nation” (and owner 1937-55), was born today in 1893.

Deeper Dive

Learn more about the life and career of Shirley Chisholm.