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Here are 10 surprising facts about Women’s History Month. International Women’s Day was first recognized in Europe. Many reports trace the origins of a holiday honoring women to New York City ...
2. The day became Women's History Week in 1978. An education task force in Sonoma County, California kicked off Women's History Week in 1978 on March 8, International Women's Day, according to the ...
Harriet Chalmers Adams (October 22, 1875 – July 17, 1937 [1]) was an American explorer, writer and photographer.She traveled extensively in South America, Asia and the South Pacific in the early 20th century, and published accounts of her journeys in National Geographic magazine.
Remember the First Ladies is a book co-authored by Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith, published in January 2024 by Cognella Academic Publishing. [1] [2] This book is a more accessible version of the authors' previous textbook, designed for general readership.
First first lady to support women's suffrage. [12] First first lady to publish her memoirs. [12] First first lady to smoke cigarettes. [12] First first lady to successfully lobby for safety standards in federal workplaces. [12] First first lady to plant the first cherry tree saplings that are along Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin. [33]
In honor of Women's Equality Day we celebrate a few of the many women who made their impact throughout history.
Amanda Theodosia Jones established the first all-women's company, called Women's Canning and Preserving Company; 1891 Marie Owens, born in Canada, was hired as America's first female police officer, joining the Chicago Police Department. [46] Irene Williams Coit, was the first woman passing the Yale College entrance examination. [47] 1892
Women in World History: A Biographical Encyclopedia is a 16-volume reference work of biographies of notable women. It includes biographies of around 10,000 women, and also includes genealogical charts of noble families and some joint entries about multiple women (such as "Astronauts: Women in Space").