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"And They Went Crazy"
"And They Went Crazy"
"And They Went Crazy"

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar recalls her determination to pass legislation aimed at improving women’s health.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Building Support for a Women's Caucus
Building Support for a Women's Caucus
Building Support for a Women's Caucus

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar explains her role in building support for a women’s caucus. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Congresswoman Sala Burton
Congresswoman Sala Burton
Congresswoman Sala Burton
The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar shares her memories of California Representative Sala Burton.
The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Creative Campaigning
Creative Campaigning
Creative Campaigning

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar describes a unique campaign strategy she used in her first House campaign. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Different Perspective of Women
Different Perspective of Women
Different Perspective of Women

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar describes a meeting with President Ronald Reagan that illustrates the different perspective women bring to Congress and negotiations. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Stereotypes
Gender Stereotypes

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar discusses the obstacles she had to overcome as a woman candidate running for Congress.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Helpful Advice
Helpful Advice
Helpful Advice

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar recalls advice she received when contemplating a run for Congress.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Making History for Women: Part One
Making History for Women: Part One
Making History for Women: Part One

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar discusses advice she received from Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro after she was elected secretary of the Democratic Caucus. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Making History for Women: Part Two
Making History for Women: Part Two
Making History for Women: Part Two

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar explains how she made history at a White House meeting.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Negative Campaigning
Negative Campaigning
Negative Campaigning

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar reflects on the discussions she had with other Representatives about negative campaign tactics used against women Members.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Persistence and Good Advice
Persistence and Good Advice
Persistence and Good Advice

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar shares how she earned a spot on the House Select Committee on Aging. 

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
Red, White, and Blue
Red, White, and Blue
Red, White, and Blue

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar provides information on campaign materials she used when she ran for public office.

The Honorable Mary Rose Oakar, U.S. Representative of Ohio
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