Barbara Charline Jordan is an American politician known for working as a congresswoman at U.S.
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Breakthrough:Delivered a powerful opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings for Richard Nixon in 1974
10 Quick Facts About Barbara Charline Jordan
- Full Name: Barbara Charline Jordan
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Politician
- Date of Birth: February 21, 1936
- Age: 90 years old
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
- Marital Status: Single
- Gender: Female
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Salary: $45K - $188K
Barbara Charline Jordan Age
Barbara Charline Jordan is about 90 years old as of 2026. Barbara Charline Jordan was born in 1936.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Texas Southern University and Boston University School of Law.
- Texas Southern University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Political Science and History
- Period: 1956
- Boston University School of Law
- Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1959
Career & Work
Barbara Charline Jordan's career includes public service roles with U.S. House of Representatives and Texas Senate.
Organization: U.S. House of Representatives
Role: Congresswoman
Period: 1973–1979
Details: Represented Texas's 18th district
Organization: Texas Senate
Role: State Senator
Period: 1967–1973
Details: Austin, Texas
Rise to Fame
Barbara Charline Jordan gained public attention through Delivered a powerful opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee's impeachment hearings for Richard Nixon.
Awards & Achievements
- Presidential Medal of Freedom — U.S. Government
Barbara Charline Jordan Family & Relationships
- Father: Benjamin Jordan
- Mother: Arlyne Jordan
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the first African-American woman from a Southern state to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Barbara Charline Jordan
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 21, 1936
- Age: 90
- Birthday: February 21
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Benjamin Jordan
- Mother: Arlyne Jordan
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
