The Cat's Out of the Bag
G.D. Searle, at first reluctant to market the Pill, released it as a treatment for menstrual disorders. Sales soared. Suddenly Searle had a big money maker and women were sexually free.
1973 - Roe v. Wade Strikes Down Anti-Abortion Laws
Roe v. Wade, the landmark case for woman's rights, involving Jane Roe who sued to get an abortion against DA Henry Wade, would pit Pro Life versus Pro Choice in a struggle over privacy rights that began with Griswold V. Connecticut.
1902 - 140,000 Mine Workers Go Out on Strike
The United Mine Workers and mine owners met with President Theodore Roosevelt, giving labor unions a boost in recognition and legitimacy.
Friedan.CALL TO WOMEN'S STRIKE FOR EQUALITY.1970
Subject: strike for equality
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Chi Trib.Top Crt Strikes Down.1-23-73
PDF text: Top court strikes down abortion laws
Glen Elsasser
Chicago Tribune (1963-Current file); Jan 23, 1973;
ProQuest Historical Newspapers Chicago Tribune
for most women strike day was a topic of conversation
Subject: strike for equality
PDF text: For Most Women, 'Strike' Day Was Just a Topic of Conversation
By GRACE LICHTENSTEIN
New York Times (1857-Current file); Aug 27, 1970; Pro