Summary

New York Commissioner, Jean O' Leary makes her speech at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas (conference focused on women's issues and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.) She proposes the adoption of the Sexual Preference Resolution. Women delegates present at the meeting speak in favor of the Sexual Preference Resolution, and equal rights for heterosexual and homosexual women. One woman delegate speaks opposing the resolution. A banner in the back of the hall reads, "Lesbian Rights." Women vote and the Sexual Preference Resolution is adopted. Location: Houston Texas USA. Date: November 18, 1977.

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Title: Sexual Preference Resolution adopted at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas.
Description: New York Commissioner, Jean O' Leary makes her speech at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas (conference focused on women's issues and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.) She proposes the adoption of the Sexual Preference Resolution. Women delegates present at the meeting speak in favor of the Sexual Preference Resolution, and equal rights for heterosexual and homosexual women. One woman delegate speaks opposing the resolution. A banner in the back of the hall reads, "Lesbian Rights." Women vote and the Sexual Preference Resolution is adopted. Location: Houston Texas USA. Date: November 18, 1977.
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Date: 11/18/1977
Clip ID: 65675029743-H264

Keywords

Sexual Preference Resolution
Houston Texas USA
National Women's Conference
Jean O' Leary
women vote
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