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important women, important events, inportant things
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Harriet Tubman helped transform Fort Monroe, Virginia, into a magnet for fugitive slaves, many of whom joined the army. From there he organized a scout service and a spy network. -
She was an African American activist, and a very important figure in the civil rights movement in the United States. During her childhood, Rosa Parks had her first experiences with racial discrimination and activism for racial equality. -
Ginsburg was one of the leading voices of the liberal wing of the Supreme Court. During his years on the Court, he voted in favor of the legalization of abortion and the citation of International Law in the Court's opinions. In addition, he voted against the death penalty and in favor of gay rights.