Hotel Clarence. Seneca Falls, NY May 21, 2013 An Adapting Project HISTORY Presentation by

1. Hotel Clarence. Seneca Falls, NY May 21, 2013 An Adapting Project HISTORY Presentation by Karen DeCrow

2. After graduating from Northwestern University in 1959, Karen DeCrow worked in journalism.

3. In the 1960s, she became involved in various causes such as the anti-war movement…

4. Karen DeCrow

6. In 1969, Karen entered Syracuse University College of Law What percentage of lawyers in the U.S. were female in 1969? Only 3%

7. In 1969, while a law student, Karen also ran for Mayor of Syracuse. She was the first woman in NYS to run for mayor of a city.

8. In 1972, American History teacher Jim Carroll invited Karen to speak at his large group lecture at Bishop Ludden High School in Syracuse NY

9. In 1974, Sexist Justice was published by Random House

10. From 1974—1977, Karen served as President of NOW

11. Karen attends White House Conference for leaders of women’s groups with the Fords

12. In 1975, Karen is given the Susan B. Anthony commemorative pewter collection by sculptor Suzanne Benton in Philadelphia at the NOW convention

13. Karen with feminist leader Betty Friedan

14. Karen wrote the legislation To include collegiate sports under Title IX

15. As the President of NOW, she led the fight for the ERA

16. Karen speaking with Alan Alda and Bob Strauss, Pres. Of NDC

18. She also led “Pro-Choice marches in Washington D.C.

19. In 2009, Karen DeCrow was inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame at Seneca Falls, NY

21. Karen DeCrow