Anna Waters is a junior studying journalism and political science at Northwestern University.
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Does a Museum of Women's History Have a Chance in the Trump Era?
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In mid-November, a congressional committee unveiled a bipartisan report recommending the construction of an American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall. But in the wake of the 2016 election, the museum’s future is unclear.
Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney, a co-sponsor of the bill that created the commission and who has pushed for the creation of a women’s history museum for over a decade, represents New York’s 12th district, which includes much of Manhattan — including Trump Tower.
'We Didn't Even Dream About That': The Women Over 50 Thrilled to Vote This Election
“I always thought I might see a woman president before I leave,” Douglas said.
“I worked in food service management at a hospital for 20 years, and then at a public school for another 20. I didn’t have the chance to do the jobs that men do, and knowing that my granddaughter does ... I like that.”