Barbara Jordan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Barbara Jordan
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1936(1936-02-21)
Age	88
Date Of Death	January 17, 1996, Austin, TX
Birthplace	Houston
Country	United States
Birth City	Texas
Horoscope	Pisces

Barbara Jordan Biography

Barbara Jordan is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 21, 1936 in Houston, Texas, United States. First African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, as well as the first Southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1973. She was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in 1984.

President Bill Clinton wished to nominate her for the United States Supreme Court, however her ailing health deterred him from doing so.

She was born the youngest of three to parents Benjamin Jordan and Arlyne Jordan.

Barbara Jordan Net Worth

Barbara Jordan is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barbara Jordan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She spent a year at the Tuskegee Institute teaching Political Science.

She was the first African-American woman to deliver the keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. After her death, she became the first African American to be buried in Texas State Cemetery.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Barbara Jordan Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Barbara Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Barbara Jordan celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Why was Barbara Jordan a hero?

Barbara Jordan was a woman of many political firsts. Fifty-four years ago, she made history as the first Black woman elected to the Texas state Senate and was later elected as the first Black woman representing any Southern district in Congress.

What was the cause of Barbara Jordan's death?

Pneumonia

Who was Barbara Jordan and what was she known for?

As a lawyer, a congresswoman, and a scholar , Jordan used her public speaking skills to fight for civil and human rights. In 1972, Jordan became the first African American woman to be elected to Congress from the South since 1898. Barbara Charline Jordan was born on February 21, 1936 in Houston, Texas.

How did Barbara Jordan impact the civil rights movement?

Jordan was known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon. In 1976, she became the first African-American, and the first woman, to ever deliver a keynote address at a Democratic National Convention.

What was Barbara Jordan's famous quote?

“ Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. ”