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riversedge

(70,221 posts)
Sun Oct 16, 2016, 10:31 AM Oct 2016

It took courage & resilience of generations fighting for autonomy & #reprorights, but PP is #100Year

Wonderful History of PP:


Cecile Richards ?@CecileRichards 14m14 minutes ago

It took courage & resilience of generations fighting for autonomy & #reprorights, but PP is #100YearsStrong. https://100years.plannedparenthood.org/



1916-1936
The Doors Open
1936-1956
The Start of a Movement
1956-1976
A New Era for Women
1976-1996
Victories and Violence
1996-2016
The New Millennium
Today
100 Years Strong

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1916 - 1936
The Doors Open

Planned Parenthood was founded on the revolutionary idea that women should have the information and care they need to live strong, healthy lives and fulfill their dreams.




SEIU ?@SEIU 26m26 minutes ago

.@PPFA is #100YearsStrong! Thanks on behalf of the 2.7 million women, men & young people who rely on them for basic preventive care.



Planned Parenthood ?@PPFA 19m19 minutes ago

@SEIU Thank you!
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It took courage & resilience of generations fighting for autonomy & #reprorights, but PP is #100Year (Original Post) riversedge Oct 2016 OP
K & R ......for visibility..nt Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #1
yes. :-) riversedge Oct 2016 #3
K&R! MoonRiver Oct 2016 #2
Happy birthday, Planned Parenthood! lillypaddle Oct 2016 #4

lillypaddle

(9,580 posts)
4. Happy birthday, Planned Parenthood!
Sun Oct 16, 2016, 11:01 AM
Oct 2016

One of the joys and honors of my life was serving as the director of one of the PP affiliates in Oklahoma during the 90s. You won't find a better charitable organization, or one that does more good.

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