EQUAL RIGHTS VS. CIVIL RIGHTS

1. EQUAL RIGHTS VS. CIVILRIGHTS • CIVIL RIGHTSare privileges guaranteed by a government that protect an individual’s freedom from unfair interference. BILL of RIGHTS • EQUAL RIGHTS are the privileges and powers claimed for women AND men on an identical grounds.

2. Oveta Culp Hobby • Journalist • Business leader • Public servant • Formed and let WAC during WWII • 2nd woman to hold a cabinet post

3. Barbara Jordan • Grew up in Houston • 1st African American elected to TX State Senate since 1883 • 1st AA woman from Southern state to serve in the U. S. Congress • Member of the congressional Watergate hearings • Keynote speaker at the Democratic National Convention

4. James A. Baker III • Served as the Chief of Staff in President Ronald Reagan’s 1st administration • Served as the Chief of Staff for the final year of administration for president George H. W. Bush • Served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1985-1988 in the 2nd Ronald Reagan administration • Served as Secretary of State in the George W. H. Bush administration

5. Lyndon B. Johnson • President from 1963-1969 • Held all four FEDERALLY elected offices: House, Senate, Vice President, and President • Immense personal charm (charismatic) • Ideal/Consummate politician • Exploited and understood complex government system • Threatened and convinced others to sway opinions • Formidable political abilities • Brought about significant social change – Civil Rights Movement

6. Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr. • District Judge of the 103rd Judicial District • Associate Justice of the 13th Court of Appeals • Associate Justice of the TX Supreme Court

7. Raymond L. Tellas • Elected El Paso’s first Mexican-American mayor in 1957, making him the first MA leader of a major American city • Served as Ambassador to Costa Rica under JFK • Served as Chairman of the U. S. – Mexican Border Commission for the U. S. • Served as Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for the U. S. in 1971

8. Evangelicals • Distinct subculture • Bring Christian principles to endure on a range of social issues • Vision of moral leadership • Form of public influence that is shaped by ethics and faith, while also being powerful and respected • Not a political or cultural agenda, but grounded in religious commitment • Incorporated their faith into the way they lead

9. Interest Groups • Organized individuals with similar concerns • Inform the public and elected officials • Link the state and local political system to the national political system • Bring attention to political candidates who support their concerns • Attempt to influence policy decisions of govt. officials

10. Korean War • 1950-1953 • Communist, Soviet Union installed a communist government in North Korea • Americans occupied the southern part of Korea • Neither side gained much territory, but killed almost 3 million people

11. Vietnam War • 1956-1975 • Same as Korea • Communist in the North • U. S. supported the south • Public support shrunk • Government of South Vietnam fell to North Vietnam • Ruined LBJ’s career as many Americans were tired of war and horrific images

12. Government • Voting is a right and a responsibility of Texas citizens • Section 2 of the Texas Bill of Rights, may be altered as long as the government stays a representative government (as long as the People VOTE on it) • The Texas Constitution protects the “right to a republican form of government” by allowing citizens to elect people to the legislature who represent their wishes

13. Jury and Press • Free press is important to citizenship to allow people to be informed about valid decisions • Serving on a jury is a requirement for ALL Texas citizens

14. Civil RightsMovement • Voters were able to stay informed on the issues of the movement • Newspaper and television pictures carried powerful messages that made people think • Newspaper and television coverage of the movement increased