Hotel Clarence. Seneca Falls, NY May 21, 2013 An Adapting Project HISTORY Presentation by
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Hotel Clarence. Seneca Falls, NYMay 21, 2013
An Adapting Project HISTORY Presentation by
Karen DeCrow
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After graduating from Northwestern University in 1959, Karen DeCrow worked in journalism.
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In the 1960s, she became involved in various causessuch as the anti-war movement…
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Karen DeCrow
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In 1969, Karen entered Syracuse University College of LawWhat percentage of lawyers in the U.S. were female in 1969?Only 3%
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In 1969, while a law student, Karenalso ran for Mayorof Syracuse. She was the first woman in NYS to run for mayor of a city.
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In 1972, AmericanHistory teacher Jim Carroll invitedKaren to speak at his large group lecture at Bishop Ludden High School inSyracuse NY
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In 1974, Sexist Justicewas publishedby Random House
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From 1974—1977,Karen served as President ofNOW
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Karen attends White House Conference for leaders of women’s groups with the Fords
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In 1975, Karen is given the Susan B. Anthonycommemorative pewter collectionby sculptor Suzanne Bentonin Philadelphia at the NOW convention
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Karen with feminist leader Betty Friedan
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Karen wrote the legislationTo include collegiate sportsunder Title IX
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As the President of NOW, she led the fight for the ERA
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Karen speaking with Alan Alda and Bob Strauss, Pres. Of NDC
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She also led “Pro-Choice marchesin Washington D.C.
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In 2009, Karen DeCrow was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame at Seneca Falls, NY
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Karen DeCrow