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History, Art, and Archives: Women Pioneers on Capitol Hill
Four years before women won the right to vote, Jeannette Rankin became the first woman in Congress. Several other women followed, but women were still a distinct minority in Congress and lacked leadership roles. This short summary...
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History, Art, and Archives: Early Congresswomen's Backgrounds
The first women in Congress paved the way for women's suffrage. Examine the backgrounds of these women to see what characteristics helped propel them to Congress.
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History, Art, and Archives: The Widow and Familial Connections
Many women in the early 1900's became members of Congress when they became widows. This became so prevalent it was known as the Widow's Mandate. Learn about this phenomenon and the women who made a difference in Congress.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Media Curiosities
With our 24-hour news cycle, we are used to media following politician's every move. For the first women in Congress, the media coverage was just as extensive for the early 1900's. They were a novelty and American's wanted to know their...
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History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements
Women championed many pivotal pieces of legislation in the early 1900's. They pushed for prohibition, payment of a bonus for WWI veterans, federal money for prenatal, maternal, and infant care, and many more progressive issues. The...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Change and Continuity
Women began to be appointed to more prestigious positions in Congress during the Roosevelt administration. Eleanor Roosevelt campaigned for women running for Congress which had never been done by a First Lady. Continue to read the...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity
Early congresswomen struggled with their identity in Congress. Was it better to work within the institutional channels or push a "feminist" agenda? Examine different viewpoints on this issue in the following summary.
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History, Art, and Archives: Recent Trends Among Women in Congress
The fourth generation of Congresswomen began to accrue the seniority and influence to advance into the ranks of leadership. Beginning in 1992, the "Year of the Woman", and culminating in the election of a woman Speaker of the House,...
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History, Art, and Archives: Familial Connections and Political Experience
The women of the fourth generation of Congresswomen had professional and political resumes that were more evolved than those of their predecessors. Although the widow mandate remains, candidates are judged less on familial ties than on...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Organizational Efforts
From the Women's Caucus to PAC's dedicated to electing women, Congresswomen began to organize to push their agenda's and support the election of women in government. Examine the timeline of these organizations and the needs that...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representati: Institutional Developments
The fourth generation of Congresswomen brought national attention to women's issues which helped them pass laws in the areas of health, education, and concerns in the workplace. Women held positions on key committees and had the backing...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: The Decade of Women
In 1992, American voters sent as many new women to Congress as were elected in any previ's liberation movement all played a part in the results of that historic election. Read more about the "Decade of the Women" in this summary.
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Living the Legacy: The Women's Rights Movement
The homepage of the National Women's History Project, this site includes links to suffrage history, timeline, a chat room, and student projects. Also information about the 150th anniversary of the Seneca Falls convention and national...
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International Museum of Women: Women, Power, and Politics: Political Firsts
A short history of women's struggle for political equality in the United States told in a series of firsts. Answers such questions as, who was the first woman to run for election to the U.S. House of Representatives, and who was the...
Kansas Historical Society
Kansas Historical Society: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
Find out about the first woman to earn her Doctorate Degree in Dental Surgery, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
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Abc Art, Books, and Creativity: Artist Biographies
This resource highlights several female artists from various visual art genres. You can view one piece from each artist and read their biography. Included in the list of women are Frida Kahlo and Alma Woodsey Thomas.
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American Antiquarian Society: Exhibitions: A Woman's Work Is Never Done
Images with accompanying narration on women's work from before the American Revolution through the Industrial Revolution. Exhibit describes the domestic work that women did and continue to perform and also provides information on women...
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Abcteach: Social Studies: History
[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: A Changing of the Guard
The women that paved the way for women in Congress struggled to identify their role in Congress. However, the third generation of women elected to Congress betweeen1955-1976 challenged social roles and long-standing congressional...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: New Patterns
Women elected to Congress between 1955-1976 were well-educated and often leaders in business and society. They had clear goals they wanted to accomplish that centered around issues that affected women's lives. This feminism shaped their...
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History, Art, and Archives: Committee and Party Leadership
The women who entered office in record numbers in the 1990s soon accrued seniority in committees and catapulted into top leadership posts. Nancy Pelosi became the first woman Speaker of the House in 2002. Read about prominent...
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National Park Service: Women's History Month
This site highlights historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units which commemorate the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate the contribution...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucy Hobbs Taylor
A concise overview of the life of the first woman dentist, Lucy Hobbs Taylor.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...