Women's Movement By annabananaz1234 Sep 5, 1960 The FDA approves the first oral contraceptive Nov 12, 1961 Marianne Means is the first woman reporter to cover the White House full-time Sep 7, 1962 Female author Rachael Carson publishes Silent Spring, a book warning of the hazardous dangers of chemical pesticides Feb 19, 1963 Betty Friedon publishes The Feminine Mystique Jun 30, 1966 The National Organization for Women is formed Apr 8, 1971 The National Women's Political Caucus is organized May 10, 1971 Helen Reddy records a song which reflects a sense of women's self confidence and strength Mar 22, 1972 Equal Rights Amendment is passed by Congress Jun 5, 1972 Gloria Steinem found Ms. magazine Sep 23, 1972 The ROTC program accepts its first women Jan 22, 1973 Roe v. Wade case legalizes abortion Nov 8, 1974 The Coalition of Labor Union Women unites 3,000 women from 58 unions