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 Oral History Questions **Topic** - Civil Rights Marches (Pro-Choice Rights and Womens' rights) **Interview subject** – Nancy Trabold (Fairport, NY) Suburb of Rochester **When did you march for Civil Rights? Tell me a little bit about yourself at that time.** I was 60 years old (early 1990s), active in democratic politics and I ran for town board but I did not win because I live in a republican town. Leader of the Democratic Party in her area for the current congresswoman. Always interested in the rights of others. When the Vietnam War started I protested for that and her mother and father did not approve. Before the war in Iraq, I did a candle light vigil because I don’t feel they were justified. **What do you remember most about the Marches?** There were a lot of people and there were a lot of wire hangers saying keep abortions safe, because a lot of people died from infection. I am an advicate for life. **Was there a wide range of race in the Marches?** Oh yes. There were all races and men and women – not only women. Lots of people we went on a bus from Rochester and ended up in RFK stadium parking lot. There were millions of buses. **Where you lived was there much media coverage of the Marches?** There was a lot of media coverage, since it is such a critical issue (Roe v. Wade). **Do you think the Marches had a large effect on the Civil Rights Movement?** OH definiately, it brings attention to the cause. It makes people notice that there are that many people for or against something. **Why do you think that it was important for the marches to occur across the country?** To show support in what you believe in. **How have things changed concerning segregation since the time of the Marches?** They have not overturned Roe V. Wade and I do not believe our current president would overturn such a crucial issue. **Other than the Marches, what do you think was the most important display of views on Civil Rights?** I think education – especially sexual education. **Do you remember any leaders in your Marches?** Planned Parenthood and Louis Slaughter – current congresswoman. NOW – National Association of Women. Gloria Stienmen **What impact did the marches have on you?** Made me realize that I was not the only person that had these views and it’s important to keep acting on what you believe in and get involved. You have to do something to protect your rights. What impact did the marches have on you? 