The Untold Story of Geraldine 'Jerrie' Cobb: Pioneering Female Aviator and Space AdvocateThis episode of 'She Changed History' dives into the remarkable life of Geraldine 'Jerrie' Cobb, an extraordinary American aviator who paved the way for women in aviation and space exploration. Cobb's story is one of unrelenting determination and self-belief. Despite passing all the physical and psychological tests for becoming an astronaut, she was barred from space due to societal and institutional sexism. Cobb, along with other female pilots, took their fight to Congress in the early 1960s, ultimately contributing to the broader civil rights movement. Though she never made it to space, her legacy lives on in the opportunities she created for future generations of female astronauts.Sources today are:The New York TimesNasa.govThe Independent newspaperRealClearPublicAffairsthe washington Postand the websites ofthe NY Metropolitan Libraryand the US Congress00:00 Introduction and Excitement01:26 Meet Geraldine 'Jerry' Cobb02:23 Early Life and Passion for Flying06:29 Challenges and Determination08:45 Recognition and Achievements14:57 NASA and the Mercury 13 Program20:05 The Grueling Tests of Aspiring Astronauts22:22 Facing Structural Sexism in NASA23:12 Taking the Fight to Congress29:40 The Impact of the Civil Rights Act33:34 Jerry Cobb's Legacy and Recognition39:11 Honoring Jerry Cobb's Contributions

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