Chisholm

Chis·holm

 (chĭz′əm), Shirley Anita Saint Hill 1924-2005.

American politician who as a US representative from New York State (1969-1983) sought an end to the Vietnam War and advocated educational and social reforms.

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Chis•holm

(ˈtʃɪz əm)

n.

Shirley (Anita St. Hill), born 1924, first black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives 1969–83.

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