In 1968, Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She represented NY's 12th Congressional District for 7 terms (1969-1983).
Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.
In 1968, Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress. She represented NY's 12th Congressional District for 7 terms (1969-1983).
Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015.