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Women's History

Women haven't always had an easy time achieving greatness but, even in the face of daunting odds, they still manage to rise to the top. Women have led countries and commanded armies and, as women took their place in society in the 20th century, they broke ground in every field. Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman to sit on the Supreme Court bench, and Sally Ride was the first woman in outer space. Dorothy Dandridge shined as the first African-American woman nominated for an Academy Award. These women, and many others, paved the way for the women of their day, and of the future.

Notable Female Leaders

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Notable Female Leaders

Taken together, female leaders have little in common with each other. Some have brought peace to troubled lands, while others have strewn discontent. Some have been competent or brilliant, others inept or corrupt...

Women Who Rock

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Women Who Rock

As American women began establishing political and social equality in the early 1920s, female musicians across the nation also started holding their own. Their achievements proved that ladies no longer have to follow, or even match, their male counterparts. Instead, women can forge a new trail all their own.

Ground Breaking Women

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Groundbreaking Women

What does it take to break new ground? For the women in this group, the answer is: refusing to take "no" for an answer.


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