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Jul 3, 2019 · Bettmann/Getty Images. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the intellectual leader and strategist of the 19th century's women's rights movement, though her friend and lifelong partner in activism, Susan B. Anthony, was more of a public face to the movement. 86. of 100. Erma Bombeck.
Meet the Women. For more than seven decades, women fought to win the right to vote. Since then, they have been fighting to win elections. From suffragist to history-making politicians, these trailblazers have sought to make women’s voices heard. As we celebrate the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, we highlight not only the women who ...
Biographies generously sponsored by Susan D. Whiting. Women have always played an active role in history. Explore some of the historical women and contemporary newsmakers that continue to impact the world. New biographies are added regularly, so check back to discover inspiring new stories!
Doria Shafik catalyzed a women’s rights movement in Egypt when in 1951 she, alongside 1,500 women, stormed parliament demanding full political rights, pay equality and reforms to personal status laws. These efforts, along with countless others to come, helped pave the way to women’s right to vote in 1956. share.
About Us. Founded in 1996, the National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is an innovative museum dedicated to uncovering, interpreting, and celebrating women’s diverse contributions to society. A renowned leader in women’s history education, the Museum brings to life the countless untold stories of women throughout history, and serves as a ...
Jan 4, 2010 · Here are 21 famous firsts in women’s history. 1. First women’s-rights convention meets in Seneca Falls, New York, 1848. In July 1848, some 240 men and women gathered in upstate New York for a ...
We left intact the 11 covers for women who had been named Person of the Year. The 100 choices in this project are the result of a months-long process that began with more than 600 nominations ...
