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Shirley Anita Chisholm

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Date

2008

Artist

Kadir Nelson

Dimensions

48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4 cm) Framed: 56 1/2 x 44 1/2 in. (143.5 x 113 cm)

Accession Number

2009.001.000

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

The first African-American woman to serve in Congress, Shirley Chisholm was known for her strong principles and willingness to stand up for them. Her boldness is emphasized in the portrait commemorating her service. She is shown in a strikingly stylish coat, standing her ground before the Capitol. Nicknamed “Fighting Shirley,” the former educator earned her reputation from the beginning of her service, stating that she had “no intention of just sitting quietly and observing.”

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