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Celebrating Eleanor Roosevelt’s Birthday

Eleanor Roosevelt was of the great human rights activists of the 20th Century. During her four terms in the White House, she dramatically broke with tradition, refusing to accept the established role of wife and hostess. Instead, driven by compassion, enthusiasm, and devotion to bettering society, she eagerly embraced public policy, social issues, civil [...]

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Women’s History Calendar

August Highlights in US Women’s History

August 23, 1902 – Fanny Farmer opens the “School of Cookery” in Boston, MA
August 26, 1920 – The 19th Amendment of the US Constitution is ratified granting women the right to vote
August 28, 1963 – More than 250,000 gather for a [...]

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July 2007 Path Breakers

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By Margaret Zierdt
The July, 2006 Path Breakers introduced five American authors of the 19th Century. In July, 2007 we highlight another fascinating group of women who added much to American culture and vision. They solved problems and dreamed of solutions in a variety of professions and skills. They showed [...]

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The month of May in US Women’s History

May Highlights in US Women’s History

May 10, 1872 – Victoria Woodhull is nominated as the first woman candidate for U.S. president.
May 8, 1914 – President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution designating the second Sunday in [...]

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Celebrating Rachel Carson’s 100th Birthday

May 27th would have been Rachel Carson’s 100th birthday.  The scientist and writer was way ahead of her times when she wrote and published Silent Spring in 1962, in which she chronicled the misuse of pesticides.  Carson’s work with Silent Spring and her testimonials before congress helped encourage the public to learn more about how [...]

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