June 23 in American History
President Nixon signed Title IX, barring sex discrimination in any education program receiving federal funds. Best known for transforming women's sports — the number of girls playing high school sports has grown roughly tenfold since — it also opened classrooms, scholarships, and careers. A short law with an enormous, lasting reach.
In 1972: Title IX is signed. President Nixon signed Title IX, barring sex discrimination in any education program receiving federal funds.
President Nixon signed Title IX, barring sex discrimination in any education program receiving federal funds. Best known for transforming women's sports — the number of girls playing high school sports has grown roughly tenfold since — it also opened classrooms, scholarships, and careers. A short law with an enormous, lasting reach.
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