Women's Coalition for the Third Century

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The Women's Coalition for the Third Century grew out of a meeting called by the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission in 1972 to explore women's participation in the bicentennial celebration. While cooperating with the ARBC, the group saw the need to create a coalition that could set its own agenda. In 1973 eleven organizations meeting in Independence Hall in Philadelphia became coalition members, reaffirming their interest in recovering women's history, celebrating the present, and creating the future. Active participants included Federally Employed Women, National Black Feminist Organization, National Coalition of American Nuns, National Women's Political Caucus, Women's Equity Action League, as well as individuals and regional and local groups. The WCTC held national meetings in 1974, 1975, and 1976, and sought to develop leadership among women so that they would be empowered to strengthen their influence upon national life.

From the description of Records, 1972-1976 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122565703

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referencedIn Records of the National Organization for Women, 1959-2002 (inclusive), 1966-1998 (bulk) Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Women's Coalition for the Third Century. Records, 1972-1976 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Heide, Wilma Scott, 1921-1985. Papers, 1968-1985 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn National Organization for Women. Records: Series XVII-XXXII, 1967-1996. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Papers, 1968-1985 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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associatedWith American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. corporateBody
associatedWith Heide, Wilma Scott, 1921-1985. person
associatedWith Hosken, Fran P., 1919-2006. person
associatedWith National Organization for Women. corporateBody
associatedWith Wilma Scott Heide, 1921-1985 person
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