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Women delegates vote in favor of the resolution for African American women at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas

Women delegates, including Coretta Scott King, and future congresswoman Maxine Waters, speak on several issues dealing with equal rights for women, at the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas, which was focused on various women's issues and the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Several proposals being put forward by women delegates. Billie Masters speaks on behalf of Native American Women and Alaskan native women, and advocates for tribal rights, tribal sovereignty, and the importance of honoring existing treaties. Mariko Tse speaks regarding the needs of Asian-Pacific American women, including challenges from cultural and language barriers, sweatshop working conditions, and immigration processing issues. Sandra Serrano Sewell (President of Comision Feminil Mexicana Nacional) speaks out against the deportation of mothers of American born children. Both Maxine Waters and Coretta Scott King speak about the needs of black women of America, including quality education and employment for black American women. Women delegates vote in favor of the Resolution for black American women. Women cheer.

Date: 1977, November 18
Duration: 5 min 13 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029744
The closing session of the National Women's Conference in Houston, Texas.

A news reporter summarizes the events of the closing session of the National Women's Conference held at Houston, Texas, focused on equal rights for women, women's issues, and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Ruth Clusen (Wisconsin Commissioner), Bella Abzug, Addie Wyatt, Gloria Steinem, and other women delegates speak. Several delegates revolt during the meeting. Women vote against the substitution motion. Bella Abzug delivers remarks during the closing of the conference. A woman holds up a sign that says, "Keep your hands off my body."

Date: 1977, November 18
Duration: 5 min 8 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029749
A news reporter summarizes the events of the closing session of the National Women's Conference held in Houston, Texas.

A news reporter summarizes the events of the closing session of the National Women's Conference held in Houston, Texas. She sits in an empty meeting hall and delivers her report. Scenes showing women holding hands and in high spirits after conclusion of the conference focused on equal rights for women, women's issues, and ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

Date: 1977, November 18
Duration: 2 min 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675029750
People watch as swimmers dive into a pool at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

People swim in a swimming pool at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. People in the swimming pool. People outside the pool talk to those in the pool. Some people get out of the pool. A man dives into the pool. Swimmers dive into the pool from a diving board. People standing at the side of the pool watch.

Date: 1928
Duration: 1 min 37 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051159
23rd Infantry soldiers stand at attention as officers on horses review them at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. 23rd Infantry at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas. The 23rd Infantry passes in review. Soldiers stand at attention. Their commanders stand in front of them. They are preceded by men on horses. Officers on horses review the soldiers. The soldiers take a right turn and march.

Date: 1928
Duration: 2 min 50 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Unedited
Language: None
Clip: 65675051164
A replica of Philadelphia's Liberty bell arrives in Houston en route to Liberty, Texas

A modern replica of Philadelphia's Liberty bell arrives in Houston, Texas. It is en route to Liberty. It will serve as the symbol for the fight of the Liberty Muscular Dystrophy Foundation for freedom from the dreaded disease. People gather at the ceremony. Some children and people affected by the disease are seated in wheel chairs, including the sisters responsible for the bell effort, Nadine Woods and Sallie Woods.

Date: 1960, August 22
Duration: 54 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675061731