History Now Essay The Battle of the Sexes Gail Collins 9, 10, 11, 12, 13+ It’s hard to explain, if you weren’t there at the time, why the "Battle of the Sexes"—the 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs—was so important. The most enduring image from the event was the picture of Billie... Appears in: 23 | Turning Points in American Sports Spring 2010
About page 2022 Spring Newsletter The Gilder Lehrman Institute welcomes you to spring with a host of new and familiar programs for teachers and students. We recount our recent events, offer news about our upcoming Lincoln Prize Ceremony and Gala, and celebrate our...