AP Was There: In 1970, Gloria Steinem was a journalist, a feminist and a member of the glitterati
Summary
In 1970, Gloria Steinem was a freelance journalist and feminist known for her involvement in social causes and her presence in high society. An Associated Press feature from that year described her life in New York, showing she was a rising public figure before founding Ms. Magazine.Key Facts
- Gloria Steinem was a journalist and feminist in 1970.
- She lived and worked in her New York apartment, which also served as her workplace.
- Steinem was known both in activist circles and among social elites.
- The AP article was written by Lynn Sherr and published on April 5, 1970.
- Steinem was a contributor to New York and Glamour magazines at that time.
- She hosted gatherings with a mix of guests, including activists and ordinary people, not just celebrities.
- Defense Secretary Melvin Laird once joked about Steinem’s social life in relation to Henry Kissinger.
- The AP revisited this early profile to highlight her life after her recent passing.
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