THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Bessie Margolin

February 24, 1909 – June 19, 1996

“Few people realize how important women are to the economy of the country.” –  March 1968

A U.S. Department of Labor attorney from 1939 until 1972, arguing numerous cases before the Supreme Court. One of the original founders of National Organization for Women (NOW) from the 1966 Conference.

Photo 1. Bessie Margolin and Chief Justice Earl Warren at Bessie’s 1972 retirement party.