[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 100 (Wednesday, July 18, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CONCERNING THE DEATH OF KATHARINE GRAHAM

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                       HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON

                      of the district of columbia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2001

  Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, for the world, it may be enough to remember 
that Katharine Graham was a great publisher, humanitarian and path 
breaker for women, but no summary of her life is complete unless it 
includes the contributions that made her a great Washingtonian.
  Notwithstanding her world class accomplishments and worldwide fame, 
Kay Graham always lavished love and attention on her hometown. She 
stood for full equality when this was a segregated southern town, and 
she stood for full democracy and congressional representation until the 
day she died. The Washington Post was only the most visible instrument 
of her support for the District and its people. Those who live here 
will especially cherish the countless ways that Kay Graham was devoted 
to this city as a public advocate and private citizen. In short, 
Katharine Graham was one of us.

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