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Show THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S of the United States of America CLUBS, INC. t) 2012 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C., 20036 293-1100 December 3, 1969 ,r Dear BPW Leader; Don't you think it is long past time for a woman to be sworn in as a Supreme Court judge? I do - and I'm pleased to inform you that the Federation pas endorsed the Honorable Martha W. [",: Griffiths, U. S. Representative from the 17th Congressional District of Michigan. As your President, I sent a telegram to President Richard Nixon today stat ,:.i",a ing the Federation's endorsement and urging him to appoint Mrs. Griffiths United States Supreme Court. The appointment of Mrs. Griffiths would be a historic event not only for our organization but for the enttre nation. to the We ned the immediate support of all BPW members, and we urge you to send a telegram to President Nixon with. your endor sement and to ask each member of your club to do the same. state why We suggest that in the telegram you you think she is qualified for the position. tion- is included to assrst you. Biographical informa Griffiths, 25-year member of BPW, has an outstanding record of pub lic service. I sincerely hope that you will join me and other Federation members in urging that President Nixon appoint Mrs, Griffiths to the Supreme Mrs. Court. Send wires to: The President The White House Washington, D. C. Sincerely, Myra Ruth Harmon MRH:tes Enclosure |
