For the first time in the history of this nation a political party has chosen a Negro woman for the second highest office in the land. It is a great honor to be chosen as a pioneer, and a great responsibility.

— Charlotta Bass Speech at Progressive Party Convention (1952)

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Speech at Progressive Party Convention (1952)

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Speech at Progressive Party Convention (1952)

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