Barbara Jordan: American Hero
In Barbara Jordan: American Hero, Mary Beth Rogers defines a hero as someone who “breaks through.” Barbara Jordan broke through many barriers in her life. She was the first African-American to be elected to the Texas state senate following the reconstruction years. She broke through the discriminations of a man-dominated profession, and she broke through her own pain and suffering. Barbara wasn’t a martyr; the only titles she would accept for herself were patriot, politician, and teacher. The Oxford dictionary defines a patriot as a person who is devoted to and ready to support or defend his or her country. Barbara Jordan was one of the best and most committed patriot this country has ever known. She accepted the Constitution as a living document, something that was always evolving and changing. She fought for the injustices
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Approximate Word count = 563
Approximate Pages = 2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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