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In celebration of the vast and varied contributions that women have made to society, Britannica highlights more than 500 women whose actions and ideas influenced history. The lists below provide links to biographies about women known for their accomplishments in seven fields.
Among the notable figures often spotlighted during Women’s History Month are Sacagawea, a Native American woman who helped make Lewis and Clark’s expedition to map parts of the West in the...
26 lut 2019 · Below is a timeline of notable events in U.S. women’s history. Abigail Adams, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth. The Seneca Falls Convention.
Title IX and the fight for women’s rights. Women's History Month. Women's History Month
Votes for women. On April 6, 1917, the United States entered World War I. Many men went to Europe to fight, and many women volunteered there as nurses. Women also filled jobs in the states...
We asked people which women in history, in their communities, or in their families inspire them. Explore a selection of the hundreds of stories we received with this interactive tool that showcases the profound impact women's lives can have and the vast diversity of their experiences.
From storytellers to journalists, this interactive timeline explores women who have devoted their lives and talents to making history.
