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Sat May-01-10 08:36 PM
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In 1952, I'm sure that's what I heard, Helen Thomas convinced this |
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male bastion of..well, males...that women should be included at this dinner tonight. Wow, Helen, you have seen it all..
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Sat May-01-10 08:37 PM
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1. I thought I heard 1962 |
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Not sure. Helen is boss - of that there is no doubt.
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Sat May-01-10 08:45 PM
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2. Helen Thomas started reporting as part of the White House Press corp |
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during the Kennedy Admin. Probably 1962
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Sat May-01-10 08:52 PM
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3. Even 1962, wouldn't you assume women would have been included |
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in this group before then? Wow..
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Sat May-01-10 09:40 PM
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4. One would think, but look at our history |
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The old white men were doing everything they could to suppress anyone not belonging to their club.
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