NWHM is dedicated to researching and spotlighting the unheralded and under- heralded role of women and their accomplishments. We believe that women and men will form greater partnerships as both learn about this missing part of history!
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- Alexandria, VA , 22304
- Phone:
- 703-461-1920
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National Women's History Museum Born, 1846: Carrie (or Carry) A. Nation - reformer known as the Bar Room Smasher for her protests of drinking by using a hatchet to smash bars
National Women's History Museum Born,1849: Frances Hodgson Burnett- writer, best known for her children's stories, in particular :The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy
National Women's History Museum 1999: Hillary Rodham Clinton announced her intention to run for the US Senate from New York, a first for a First Lady in the United States
National Women's History Museum Born,1943: Billie Jean King -tennis player...her victory over Bobby Riggs in 1973 changed the way women were viewed in sports
National Women's History Museum Born, 1827: Emily Howland- educator, reformer, active in Suffrage and Temperance, also she was the 1st female director of a US Bank
National Women's History Museum Born,1926: Jeane Kirkpatrick - political scientist, first female to hold the position of permanent U.S. ambassador to the U.N.
National Women's History Museum Born,1945: Wilma Mankiller - chief, Cherokee Nation; activist
National Women's History Museum Born,1899:Mary Margaret McBride - journalist, broadcaster,known as First Lady of Radio
National Women's History Museum Born, 1887: Georgia O'Keeffe - painter
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The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) is dedicated to reclaiming the missing half of history — women’s history. Featuring CyberExhibits, women’s biographies, and other women’s history facts.
National Women's History Museum 1974: Karen Silkwood died (plutonium plant worker, advocate of workers' rights, testified about health and safety violations). Her life and mysterious death played out in 1984 movie Silkwood, with our Meryl Streep playing the title role!
National Women's History Museum Born,1815: Elizabeth Cady Stanton - reformer:"mother" of the Suffrage Movement, wrote the Declaration of Sentiments to kick off the push for women's right to vote
National Women's History Museum Born, 1751: Margaret Corbin - fought in American Revolution
National Women's History Museum 1991: Memorial to women who died in Vietnam cleared final authorization step. Happy Veteran's day to all our Vets both female and male!
