Rodino 's forty-year career in the House would become mostly remembered , in a positive light , for his role during the impeachment hearings . Jordan 's eloquence on the committee enhanced her national reputation and in 1975 , she was appointed by Albert to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee . Jordan was mentioned as a possible running mate to presidential nominee Jimmy Carter . She instead delivered the keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention , the first African-American woman to do so
1976 Democratic National Convention
1976 Democratic National Convention
Impeachment process against Richard Nixon