She broke down the barriers for women and Americans of all backgrounds and walks of life (Quoted by President Obama.)
Ms. Ferraro was the first woman, ever nominated, by a major political power to be it's candidate for Vice-President of the United States in 1984..
Gerry Ferraro was one of a kind--tough,brilliant,and never afraid to speak her mind or stand-up for what she believed in.( Quoted by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton)
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_ferraro
It's such a shame that this happened ,when it is near the end of "Women"s History Month".
I agree with you. She laid the foundation for Hillary, Sarah Palin, and others.
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