Laurel Thatcher Ulrich (born July 11, 1938) is an American historian of early America and the history of women, and a professor at Harvard University. Her approach to history has been described as a tribute to "the silent work of ordinary people"—an approach that, in her words, aims to...
Rosa Parks, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Michelle Obama are just some of the women who have become famous for shaping history as we know it.
What other famous women should be considered for the next faces of American money? Maybe Amelia Earhart? Or perhaps Eleanor Roosevelt or Helen Keller? This list has tons of eligible ladies - from actresses to famous civil rights activists. Who do you think should be the new face of our $1...
American women’s history has been full of pioneers: Women who fought for their rights, worked hard to be treated equally and made great strides in fields like science, politics, sports, literature and art. These are just a few of the remarkable accomplishments by trail-blazing women in Ameri...
Activists,Civil War Women,Famous Firsts,Women Doctors Bella Chapin Barrows May 22, 2015•Maggie First Woman Eye Surgeon and Prison Reform Activist Image: Dr. Bella Chapin Barrows Credit: Hartland Historical Society Artist unknown Dr. Bella Chapin Barrows accomplished many firsts in her 68 years ...
In 1993, she became the first Hispanic American woman to go to space, just a handful of years after the first Hispanic man, Rodolfo Neri, flew into orbit. The NASA astronaut is of Mexican descent, and she's an advocate for women in STEM. “I think we need all the best and ...
Abolitionist and Women’s Rights Activist Ann Carroll Fitzhugh Smith and her husband Gerrit Smith were wealthy activists and philanthropists who committed themselves to the movement to end slavery in 1835. They were prominent members of antislavery societies in New York State and on a national level...
Black women throughout history have faced roadblocks, racial injustices and a flurry of “no’s” when it comes to rising through the ranks in any field in America. But as Alice Walker said, you can't keep a good woman (or women, in this case) down. And that's why it is more tha...
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Famous Homeschooled Women Who Made History: Inspiration for Girls Discover how homeschooling empowered remarkable women to break barriers, pursue their passions, and change the world. From authors and artists to athletes and activists, these inspiring homeschooled women prove that home education can...