The origin story of the bra-burning feminist is a myth.
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The origin story of the bra-burning feminist is a myth
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Grace Moore and the truth about 'bra burners' - Wayne State University
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The origin story of the bra-burning feminist is a myth.
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Grace Moore and the truth about 'bra burners' - Wayne State University
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