WNDC Programs Archive
The founder of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman, spoke at the WNDC about youth advocacy and children’s rights in her talk, “Leave No Child Behind.”
Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt spoke about her late husband and his legacy to WNDC members at the dedication of the Roosevelt Library.
While serving as Attorney General under JFK, Robert Kennedy visited the WNDC to discuss continued work on the Civil Rights Act, which would later pass in 1964.
Shortly after the release of her most influential book, Silent Spring, conservationist Rachel Carson spoke to the WNDC about environmental issues and conservation efforts.
Speakers Walter Washington, Arthur H. Keyes, Joan Howell, Thomas Appleby discuss housing issues and opportunities in Washington.
DC Mayor Walter E. Washington discusses the future of the District of Columbia.
Feminist and writer Betty Friedan spoke to the WNDC about the Women’s Movement and the continued work towards gender equality.
Second Lady Lady Bird Johnson spoke to WNDC members and guests about the importance of women’s involvement in politics.
Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton spoke to WNDC about her goals for Washington DC and her activism for women in the District.
Representative Barbara Jordan spoke to WNDC about her thoughts on Congress following her 1972 election to the House of Representatives.
Women’s Movement leader Bella Abzug spoke to WNDC members about the Women’s Movement in her talk, “The Girl You Left Behind.”
Former Mayor of Washington DC, Walter Washington, discusses the Capital city and his ongoing dedication to the care and welfare of the city.
WNDC honors Eleanor Holmes Norton, delegate to the US House of Representatives for the District of Columbia, with the Democratic Woman of the Year Award in 2003.
Consumer and women’s advocate Esther Peterson spoke to the WNDC about the economy and relieving the strain on consumers.
A few months after announcing his run for the presidency, Jimmy Carter spoke to WNDC about his goals for the country and his commitment to excellence.