Women’s History: Women's Rights & Famous Women

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History Shorts: The Mother’s Advice that Led to Women’s Suffrage

Sometimes, it really does come down to one vote (and the voter’s mother) to change history.

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10 Badass Warrior Women in History

From Tomoe Gozen to Jeanne Hachette, these 10 badass warrior women slashed their way into the history books.

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The 19th Amendment

In 1920, women in the U.S. gained the right to vote—but only after a struggle that lasted more than 70 years. Learn how suffragists fought for the 19th amendment.

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How Women Used Christmas to Fight Slavery

In 1834, members of William Lloyd Garrison’s Massachusetts Anti-Slavery Society, including African American and white individuals, used Christmas to expose the hypocrisy of a nation that claimed liberty while enslaving millions. Women played a leading role in organizing Christmas bazaars to finance the abolitionist cause and spread anti-slavery messages in the name of peace and […]

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Brooklyn’s Own Supreme Court Justice

Ruth Bader Ginsburg has achieved legendary status as the second woman ever appointed to the United States Supreme Court. But her path to Associate Justice was not an easy one, filled with obstacles faced by countless 20th century women looking to break into male-dominated professions.

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Madam CJ Walker, Self-Made Millionaire

America’s first self-made female millionaire began her path to success with $1.50 and a dream.

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19th Amendment: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage

After decades of organizing, lobbying and protesting, American women finally gained the right to vote with the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920. This film offers rare footage of the struggle leading up to and including that pivotal moment.

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Women in Magic

Not all magicians are men. Three magicians talk about the rich history and representation of women in magic, from vaudeville to Vegas.

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Shirley Chisholm: A Groundbreaking Legacy

In 1968, Shirley Chisholm became the first Black woman elected to Congress, and in 1972, she was the first Black major party candidate to run for president. But beyond being a first, who was Shirley Chisholm? And how does her legacy impact us all today?

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6 Famous Women Who Were Secretly Spies

These 6 women were true triple threats: performers, celebrities – and spies! From Julia Child to Audrey Hepburn, these are 6 famous women who were secretly spies, in this episode of History Countdown.

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Elizabeth Blackwell Fought Sexism to Save Civil War Soldiers

Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in America to earn a medical degree, and used her talents to support Union troops on the frontlines of the Civil War. But she was never given the credit she deserved.

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Robin Morgan Miss America 68

Robin Morgan led the protest of the 1968 Miss America Pageant by the New York Radical Women. This event brought feminism to the forefront and left an imprint on protest movements that followed.

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