Here is the inspiring story of America's first female vice-presidential candidate from a major political party. Geraldine Ferraro. Her career marked by courage and determination, Ferraro has broken the sex barrier many times: as Assistant District Attorney, as first woman Representative from Queens, and then as the 1984 Democratic vice-presidential candidate. In Geraldine Ferraro, you will get to know the woman and the politician — her background, family life, political career and her positions on the major issues facing the world today. You'll meet "Gerry" the woman whose candidacy has helped make these words ring true for all young men and women in our nation: "American history is about doors being opened, doors of opportunity for everyone, no matter who you are, as long as you're willing to earn it".

—Geraldine Ferraro

July 13, 1984 

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