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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Women's_History_MonthWomen's History Month - Wikipedia

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   In 1978, the school district of Sonoma, California participated in Women's History Week, an event designed around the week of March 8 (International Women's Day). In 1979, a fifteen-day conference about women's history was held at Sarah Lawrence College from July 13 until July 29, chaired by historian Gerda Lerner .

2. www.npr.org › 2023/03/02 › 1160430549Before it was a full month, there was Women's History Week - NPR

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   Mar 2, 2023 · Years before it became a full month, there was Women's History Week. In 1978, Sonoma County, Calif., held the first known Women's History Week to align with International Women's Day. At the time ...

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4. www.womenshistory.org › womens-history › womensWomen's History Month | National Women's History Museum

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   In 1980, a consortium of women’s groups and historians—led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women's History Alliance)—successfully lobbied for national recognition. In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.

5. www.history.com › topics › holidaysWomen’s History Month 2024 ‑ Origins, Facts & Quotes | HISTORY

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   Dec 30, 2009 · Women’s History Month 2024. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the month of March in the United ...

6. www.canada.ca › womens-history-monthWomen's History Month - Canada.ca

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   Sep 24, 2024 · Women of Impact in Canada is an online gallery celebrating women’s achievements and contributions to Canadian society. Women's History Month 2024 Learn more about the 2024 theme and how you can join the conversation throughout the month.

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   Feb 29, 2016 · As the week picked up steam, organizers lobbied Congress and President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the first national Women’s History Week for March 2-8, 1980. “Women’s history is women’s ...

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   When is women's History Month?

   • Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Did You Know? Women’s History Month started as Women’s History Week . . . Women’s History Month began as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California.

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   When was National Women's History Week?

   • In 1980, a consortium of women’s groups and historians—led by the National Women’s History Project (now the National Women's History Alliance)—successfully lobbied for national recognition. In February 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week.

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   Why do we celebrate women's History Week?

   • Dedicating the whole month of March in honor of women’s achievements may seem irrelevant today. But at the time of the conception of Women’s History Week, activists saw the designation as a way to revise a written and social American history that had largely ignored women’s contributions.

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   What is women's History Month in Canada?

   • October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.

   Women's History Month 2024 - Canada.ca

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   Why is March recognized as Women's History Month?

   • March was recognized as Women's History Month across the U.S. in 1987, seven years after the first national Women's History Week. This decision was made by Congress.

   Before it was a full month, there was Women's History Week : NPR

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   How do I learn more about women's History Month?

   • To learn more about the history of Women's History Month, please visit the Library of Congress. Every year March is designated Women’s History Month by Presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.

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9. www.canada.ca › en › women-gender-equalityWomen's History Month 2024 - Canada.ca

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   Women's History Month 2024. October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada. In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the ...