C. DeLores Tucker (1927-2005) - Harrisburg, PA
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N 40° 15.968 W 076° 53.002
18T E 339857 N 4458997
Marker placed in 2006 honoring the first African American Secretary of State in the U.S. (Commonwealth of PA), who was also a civil rights leader & womens activist.
Waymark Code: WM41H6
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 06/23/2008
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Marker Text is as follows:
Civil rights leader and activist for women, she was the first African American Secretary of State in the nation. Championed the PA Equal Rights Amendment and policies on affirmative action, voter registration by mail, and lowering the voting age to 18. Spearheaded the creation of the Commission on the Status of Women & led a successful crusade critical of the music industry and lyrics demeaning to women, African Americans, and children.
Marker Name: C. DeLores Tucker (1927-2005)
County: Dauphin
Date Dedicated: 04/25/2006
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: North St. between 3rd & Commonwealth, Harrisburg
Category: African American, Civil Rights, Government & Politics 20th Century, Women
Website: [Web Link]
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