Geraldine A. Ferraro

Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American politician, diplomat, and attorney. She served in the United States House of Representatives from 1979 to 1985, and was the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee in the 1984 presidential election, running alongside Walter Mondale; this made her the first female vice-presidential or presidential nominee representing a major American political party. Wikipedia*

On the C-SPAN Networks:
Geraldine A. Ferraro has 58 videos in the C-SPAN Video Library; the first appearance was a 1984 Meeting as a Democratic Representative for New York's 9th district. Most appearances with Patricia S. Schroeder (4), Elizabeth Holtzman (4), Alan Cranston (3). Most common tags: Women in Politics, Gender Issues, New York.

Appearances by Title:c. June 7, 2000 - Present Adjunct Professor, McCourt School of Public Policy, Georgetown University


Videos: 3

Previously

U.S. Representative, D-NY 9th January 3, 1979 - January 3, 1985 Videos: 45 U.S. Senate Candidate,
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c. May 28, 1998 - c. June 29, 1998 Videos: 5 Co-Host c. January 1, 1996 - c. January 1, 1998 Videos: 3 Ambassador, Commission on Human Rights, United Nations c. October 1, 1993 - c. January 1, 1996 Videos: 0

Recent Appearances

  • Campaign 2008

    Campaign 2008

    Republican and Democratic Party leaders and proponents debated the topic: “Election 2008: Which Party Is Best Suited to Lead …

  • 2004 Elections

    2004 Elections

    Participants talked to reporters about a voter drive, the use of technology to engage voters, turning out Hispanic voters, an…

  • Future of Women in Politics

    Future of Women in Politics

    Ms. Wilson and Ms. Ferraro talked about the future of women in politics. Among the issues they addressed were electing a woma…

  • Blood Cancer Research

    Blood Cancer Research

    The Senate Health Subcommittee heard testimony about the status of research on blood cancers. Ms. Ferraro, a former Republica…

  • Post-Election Analysis: Women Voters

    Post-Election Analysis: Women Voters

    The panelists, both Republicans and Democrats, talked about the impact of women voters on the November 7 election. After thei…

  • Media Coverage of the Congressional Races

    Media Coverage of the Congressional Races

    A panel of journalists at the National Press Club discussed how the media should cover the 2000 campaign. They focused on the…

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Historical Member of Congress Record

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