Background
FERRARO, Geraldine was born on August 26, 1935 in Newburgh, New York, United States of America. Daughter of Dominick Ferraro and Antonetta Ferraro (née Corrieri).
(In this memoir, Geraldine A. Ferraro reflects on her expe...)
In this memoir, Geraldine A. Ferraro reflects on her experience as the first and only woman nominated by a major party to run on the presidential ticket. This book reveals the process that led to her nomination as the 1984 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate and gives a revealing behind-the-scenes look at campaign politics, especially the ruthless criticism directed at her and her family. Ferraro brings to life the dynamics of the women in Congress and how the different life experiences that they bring to the table affect the policy making process. She also gives a real understanding of the pioneering women, including Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Millie Jeffrey and many others who worked together to make sure that a women was on the Democratic ticket in 1984. Ferraro's run for vice-president was an important moment in American history. The time is right for telling a new generation this story of women's collective political power and the difference women office holders can and do make to public policy. In this memoir, Geraldine A. Ferraro reflects on her experience as the first and only woman nominated by a major party to run on the presidential ticket. This book reveals the process that led to her nomination as the 1984 Democratic Vice-Presidential candidate and gives a revealing behind-the-scenes look at campaign politics, especially the ruthless criticism directed at her and her family. Ferraro brings to life the dynamics of the women in Congress and how the different life experiences that they bring to the table affect the policy making process. She also gives a real understanding of the pioneering women, including Bella Abzug, Gloria Steinem, Millie Jeffrey and many others who worked together to make sure that a women was on the Democratic ticket in 1984. Ferraro's run for vice-president was an important moment in American history. The time is right for telling a new generation this story of women's collective political power and the difference women office holders can and do make to public policy.
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politician Member of the House of Representatives
FERRARO, Geraldine was born on August 26, 1935 in Newburgh, New York, United States of America. Daughter of Dominick Ferraro and Antonetta Ferraro (née Corrieri).
Bachelor, Marymount Manhattan College, 1956. Juris Doctor, Fordham University, 1960. Postgraduate, New York University Law School, 1978.
Degree (honorary), Marymount Manhattan College, 1982. Degree (honorary), New York University Law School, 1984. Degree (honorary), Hunter College, 1985.
Degree (honorary), Plattsburgh College, 1985. Degree (honorary), College Boca Raton, 1989. Degree (honorary), Virginia State University, 1989.
Degree (honorary), Muhlenberg College, 1990. Degree (honorary), Briarcliffe College for Business, 1990. Degree (honorary), Potsdam College, 1991.
Attorney private practice, New York City, 1961-1974. Assistant district attorney Queens County, 1974-1978. Chief special victims bureau, 1977-1978.
Member United States Congress from 9th New York District, 1979—1985. Secretary House Democratic Caucus. 1st woman vice presidential nominee on Democratic ticket, 1984.
Fellow Harvard Institute Politics, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1988—1992. Managing partner Keck Mahin Cate & Koether, New York City, 1993-1994. President G&L Strategies Golin Harris International, 1999—2003.
Executive vice president, head public affairs The Global Consulting Group, 2003—2007. Principal Blank Rome Government Relations LLC, since 2007. Of counsel Blank Rome LLP, since 2008.
United States ambassador to United Nations Human Rights Commission, 1994-1995. Co-host Crossfire, Cable News Network, 1996-1997, Fox News Nightly, since 1999.
(In this memoir, Geraldine A. Ferraro reflects on her expe...)
Roman Catholic.
Chair Democratic Platform Committee, Bertarelli Foundation. Democratic candidate United States Senate, 1992, 98. United States President Clinton's appointee to United Nations Human Rights Commission Conference, Geneva, 1993, World Conference, Vienna, Austria, 1993, World Conference on Women, 1995.
Board directors Fordham Law School Board Visitors. Board advocates Planned Parenthood Federation American. Board director National Women's Health Research Center, National Democratic Institute.
Member Queens County Women's Bar Association (past president), Council Foreign Relations, International Institute Women's Political Leadership (former president).
father:Dominick Ferraro, mother: Antonetta Ferraro (née Corrieri), spouse: John Zaccaro