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By 1986, 14 states recognized March as Women’s History Month, and the next year the U.S. Congress established Women’s History Month as an annual federally recognized observance. Each sitting U.S. president since 1995 has issued a yearly proclamation honouring the role of American women in history.
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Mar 1, 2021 · CNN — March is National Women’s History Month, but since women are pretty historic year-round, it begs the question: Why March? Is this month significant to women’s history, or is it just an...
Dec 30, 2009 · Learn why Women’s History Month is celebrated in March and how it evolved from a local event to a national observance. Discover the theme, history and inspiring quotes for Women’s History Month 2024.
Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. 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 ...
Sep 24, 2024 · Information on Women’s History Month, the yearly theme, International Day of the Girl and Persons Day.
Mar 1, 2022 · The U.S. has celebrated Women’s History Month every March since the 1980s. Here’s a look at how it began—and the obstacles its founders faced along the way.
In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month in perpetuity. A special Presidential Proclamation is issued every year which honors the extraordinary achievements of American women.
