# Molly Yard

_American feminist (1912–2005)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Mary Alexander "Molly" Yard was an American feminist and social activist who served as the eighth president of the National Organization for Women (NOW) from 1987 to 1991 and was a link between first and second-wave feminism.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 July 1912 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Chengdu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P19))
- **Died:** 21 September 2005 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P570))
- **Place of death:** Pittsburgh ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P20))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P27))
- **Occupation:** women's rights activist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P106))
- **Education:** Swarthmore College ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P69))
- **Positions held:** president (1987–1991) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667#P39))

## Questions

**When was Molly Yard born?**  
Molly Yard was born on 6 July 1912 in Chengdu.

**What positions has Molly Yard held?**  
Positions held by Molly Yard include: president (1987–1991).

**Where did Molly Yard study?**  
Molly Yard was educated at Swarthmore College.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Molly Yard](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Molly_Yard) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q436667](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q436667) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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"Molly Yard". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/molly-yard. Retrieved 7 November 2026.