Women's History Month

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Learn more about some of the world\u0027s greatest women, the struggle for women\u0027s rights, and a bit about the history of women\u0027s history. History and TimelinesRead up on important landmarks in the history of women\u0027s rights.The History of Women\u0027s HistoryTimeline: U.S. Women\u0027s Rights MovementFamous Firsts by American WomenThe Wage Gap: A HistoryLandmark Supreme Court Cases in Women\u0027s RightsInternational Women\u0027s Day (March 8)Declaration of Sentimentsmore history and timelines Â»Modern Women\u0027s Issues and ActivitiesTo learn more about various issues that affect women today, teach kids the importance of women\u0027s history, or just quiz yourself and prove your knowledge, try our facts and activities page.The National Women\u0027s Hall of FameThe National Women\u0027s Hall of Fame is the only national membership organization that honors and celebrates the achievements of American women. Founded in 1969 in Seneca Falls, New York, where in 1848 the first Women\u0027s Rights Convention was held, the Hall inducts distinguished women and offers programs and exhibits in Seneca Falls, the Finger Lakes area, Washington, D.C., and elsewhere.Women are chosen for inclusion in the Hall of Fame on the basis of:The value of their contribution to society, to significant groups within society, or to the progress and freedom of women.Their contributions to art, athletics, business, government, philanthropy, humanities, science, and education.The enduring value of their achievements.For further information, contact The National Women\u0027s Hall of Fame, 76 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, N.Y. 13148. Phone: (315) 568-8060.Women\u0027s Hall of Fame HonoreesTo read more about the remarkable women singled out for recognition by the Hall of Fame, be sure to check our Biographies of Notable Women. 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