Women's History
Flying With America's Most Famous Female Aviators
Dozens of talented women preceded Amelia Earhart, and thousands have followed, and each has her own groundbreaking story to tell
October 22, 2009 |
By Patricia Trenner
Alice Ramsey's Historic Cross-Country Drive
In 1909, 22-year-old Alice Ramsey made history as the first woman to drive across the United States
June 05, 2009 |
By Marina Koestler Ruben
Before Rosie the Riveter, Farmerettes Went to Work
During World War I, the Woman’s Land Army of America mobilized women into sustaining American farms and building national pride
May 29, 2009 |
By Elaine F. Weiss
Literary Landmarks: A History of American Women Writers
Author Elaine Showalter discusses the lasting influence of Harriet Beecher Stowe and why Gertrude Stein is overrated
March 06, 2009 |
By Chloe Schama
Cixi: The Woman Behind the Throne
The concubine who became China’s last empress
March 01, 2008 |
By Amanda Bensen
Decade by Decade
Explore some of the most significant achievements made by women in the past century
March 01, 2008 |
By Candice Lo
Equal Say
SLIDESHOW: A photographic essay of how women won the vote
March 01, 2007 |
By Whitney Dangerfield
Remembering the Ladies
A new series of commemorative coins honors presidential spouses whose achievements have long been overlooked
February 01, 2007 |
By Amy Crawford
35 Who Made a Difference: Sally Ride
A generation later, the first female astronaut is still on a mission
November 2005 |
By K.C. Cole
Tea and Sisterhood
In 1848 when it came time to declare the rights of women, this tilt-top table provided solid support
October 1998 |
By Valerie Jablow
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