Hotel Clarence. Seneca Falls, NYMay 21, 2013

An Adapting Project HISTORY Presentation by

Karen DeCrow

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

In the 1960s, she became involved in various causessuch as the anti-war movement…

Karen DeCrow

In 1969, Karen entered Syracuse University College of Law

What percentage of lawyers in the U.S. were female in 1969?Only 3%

In 1969, while a law student, Karenalso ran for Mayorof Syracuse. She was the first woman in NYS to run for mayor of a city.

In 1972, AmericanHistory teacher Jim Carroll invitedKaren to speak at his large group lecture at Bishop Ludden High School inSyracuse NY

In 1974, Sexist Justicewas publishedby Random House

From 1974—1977,Karen served as President ofNOW

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

In 1975, Karen is given the Susan B. Anthonycommemorative pewter collectionby sculptor Suzanne Bentonin Philadelphia at the NOW convention

Karen with feminist leader Betty Friedan

Karen wrote the legislationTo include collegiate sportsunder Title IX

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

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

She also led “Pro-Choice marchesin Washington D.C.

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

Karen DeCrow