Today in Feminist History: Kennedy Establishes The President’s Commission on the Status of Women (December 14, 1961)

In a major advance for the cause of women’s rights, President Kennedy today established The President’s Commission on the Status of Women. He said that it will point out “all barriers to the full partnership of women in our democracy,” and deliver a report by October 1, 1963, on what remains to be done to “demolish prejudices and outmoded customs” that still impede women’s progress.