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- The organizers selected the week of March 8 to correspond with International Women’s Day.
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Sep 24, 2024 · Information on Women’s History Month, the yearly theme, International Day of the Girl and Persons Day.
Celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women's Day on March 8, it is observed during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. [1]
- 1919: National Women's Party sparks 'Watchfires of Freedom' Members of Congress introduced a constitutional amendment enshrining women's right to vote in 1878, but it would take decades of protest for it to become the law of the land.
- 1920: The 19th Amendment becomes law. After the 19th Amendment passed through Congress, it was turned over to the states; two-thirds (or 36) had to ratify the amendment before it could become law.
- 1921: Edith Wharton wins the Pulitzer Prize. In 1921, Edith Wharton won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (then called the Novel Prize), becoming the first woman in the award's four-year history to do so.
- 1922: First woman serves in the Senate. The first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate held her role for only two days. Rebecca Ann Felton of Georgia was appointed to fill a vacancy and served from Nov.
Since 1995, each president has issued an annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” The National Women’s History Alliance selects and publishes the yearly theme. The theme for Women's History Month in 2021 captures the spirit of these challenging times.
Oct 1, 2024 · October is celebrated as Women’s History Month in Canada, described by the Government of Canada as “a time to celebrate women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.” Why It’s Important.
Oct 1, 2020 · The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement for Women’s History Month: “Women have contributed enormously to making Canada the country we know today. During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the significant achievements of women and girls, but also reflect on the work still to be done so that they can all ...
Dec 30, 2009 · Women’s History Month 2024 will take place from Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 31, 2024. Why Do We Celebrate Women’s History Month? History-Making American Women. Women’s History...
