Women's History Month

DYK: Alice Catherine Evans (1881-1975) worked for USDA - her research played a pivotal role in the recognizing brucellosis as a significant public health problem and in the acceptance of the need to pasteurize milk. Read more: WomensHistoryMonth

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history.

Handwritten letters, speeches, photographs and scrapbooks, created by American suffragists who persisted for more than 70 years to win voting rights for women, are featured in a new exhibition at the Library of Congress."Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote," tells the story of the largest reform movement in American history with documents and artifacts from the women who changed political history 100 years ago.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

HHSGov /  🏆 147. in US

South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

12 Amazing Black Women Who Changed History ForeverThe future (and the past) is female (and black). WomensHistoryMonth
Read more »

Leaders Urge Women to Fight the Patriarchy, Make Money and Wear Flats at History TalksIf there’s one lesson that Billie Jean King hopes to impart to the next generation of women looking to fight for gender equality, it’s this: Money is power. That was the blunt message delivered by …
Read more »

Bloomberg's fraught history with women threatens to undermine his candidacyMichael R. Bloomberg's shaky debate performances and fraught history with women in the workplace has sent his campaign scrambling to shore up support with a key demographic.
Read more »

These Inspiring Books About Women & By Women Will Teach You A Thing Or TwoWe put together a list of history books about women by women that will offer a much needed HERstory lesson.
Read more »

This Influencer is Facing Major Backlash After Calling Obese Women 'Disgusting'Wendy Cheng, a popular Instagram and YouTube influencer, is experiencing major backlash due to a series of comments surrounding her opinions on obesity. Cheng, also…
Read more »