Watch: Barbara Bush's 1990 commencement speech at Wellesley
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Watch: Barbara Bush's 1990 commencement speech at Wellesley
In Barbara Bush's invigorating address to the graduating class at Wellesley College on June 1, 1990, the first lady spoke of gender stereotypes and the many roles open to women; quoted "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"; and foretold a female president. Watch her complete speech here.
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