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Barbara Jordan statue unveiling ceremony
By Marsha Miller and Christina Murrey
Marsha Miller and Christina Murrey
Published: Sept. 21, 2009

A bronze statue of civil rights champion Barbara Jordan was unveiled on The University of Texas at Austin campus at the Battle Oaks, at 24th and Whitis streets near the Texas Union. Jordan is the first female public figure so honored on the campus.
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