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A Woman Representative on the Agriculture Committee
A Woman Representative on the Agriculture Committee
A Woman Representative on the Agriculture Committee
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton describes the obstacles she faced on the Agriculture Committee.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Answering the Call to Run for Congress
Answering the Call to Run for Congress
Answering the Call to Run for Congress
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton describes her reasons for running for Congress in 1968.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Challenging "Regular Order"
Challenging "Regular Order"
Challenging "Regular Order"
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton describes how women Members wanted her to become freshmen class president.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Freshman Class President
Freshman Class President
Freshman Class President
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton describes how being freshman class president made her a more effective legislator in Congress.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Only Woman in the Campaign
Only Woman in the Campaign
Only Woman in the Campaign
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton discusses the role of gender when running for elective office.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
"Reality Set In"
"Reality Set In"
"Reality Set In"
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton remembers the relationships that helped her adjust to life in Congress.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Reflecting on the Past
Reflecting on the Past
Reflecting on the Past
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton explains the connection between her mother and her legislative interest in food and hunger.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Scrutinizing Women Members
Scrutinizing Women Members
Scrutinizing Women Members
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton compares the behavior and attire of Congresswomen in 1993 and 1917.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Surrogate Representation
Surrogate Representation
Surrogate Representation
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton describes the responsibilities of being a woman and a Member of Congress.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
"The Best for the First"
"The Best for the First"
"The Best for the First"
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton recalls how she created a slogan for her 1992 special election pin.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
Women Members Offering Advice
Women Members Offering Advice
Women Members Offering Advice
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton discusses the important advice women Members provided to their new women colleagues in 1992.
The Honorable Eva M. Clayton, U.S. Representative of North Carolina
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