Shirley Chisholm - I ran because somebody had ...

I ran because somebody had to do it first. In this country, everybody is supposed to be able to run for president, but that has never really been true.

Shirley Chisholm

American Politician

Born: Nov 30, 1924

Died: Jan 1, 2005

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