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Women In History
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Dorothea Dix
Nurse during Civil War that helped alleviate soldiers misery and pain. She was superintendent of female nurses during the war. Also was an advocate at poorhouses and prisons for social reform. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Dix -
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Author that wrote novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" which was an antislavery story based off her own life and personal experiences. The book made the nations attention of slavery which started debate about abolition. Also was an avid speaker against slavery. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Beecher_Stowe -
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Was an American social activist and leading figure in the fight for women's suffrage. Was close friends and partners with Susan B. Anthony when fighting the 14th and 15th amendments that excluded gender equality. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Cady_Stanton -
Lucy Stone
A pioneer in the movement for women's rights, she lectured against slavery and advocated equality for women. She was also the first women to earn a college degree in Massachussets. She spoke out for women's rights and against slavery at a time when women were discouraged and prevented from public speaking. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lucy_Stone -
Julia Ward Howe
Gave many lectures and was a well known poet. She was the author of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Also helped a lot with the National American Woman Suffrage Association. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Ward_Howe -
Susan B. Anthony
Played a huge role in the womens rights movement, averaging 75-100 speeches a year. She worked along side Elizabeth Cady Stanton as co-founder of the first Women's Temperance Movement. She also co-founded the women's rights journal The Revolution. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony -
Harriet Tubman
An African American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War. She was born into slavery and escaped, then made more then 19 missions to rescue over 300 slaves after she was freed. Fought for womens suffrage after the war. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Tubman -
Hetty Green
Inherited her fathers fortune and became so wealthy she was determined the richest women in the world at the time. She was also the first women to substantialy make an impact on Wall Street. She was also a well known businesswoman. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hetty_Green -
Annie Oakley
An American sharp shooter and exhibition shooter. From her amazing work she got a role in Buffalo Bill's Wild West, which led her to become the first American female superstar. Her most known trick was being able to split a playing card and put several more holes in it before it could touch the ground, 90 feet away. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annie_Oakley -
Winifred Edgerton Merrill
Became the first U.S. woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. The college asked the professor to use the hardest possible text in their course in Celestial Mechanics because the wanted to make it hard for her to pass. She was rejected from the school once before they decided to accept her. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winifred_Edgerton_Merrill -
Anne Sullivan
An Irish-American teacher, well known for being the teacher and companion of Helen Keller. She was visually impaired herself and graduated from Perkins School for the Blind. Keller and Sullivans ashes were placed next to each other in Washington National Cathedral. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Sullivan -
Helen Keller
An American author, lecturer, and a political activist. She was born deaf and blind and was able to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. She learned to read peoples lips with her hands. She was able to use braille and read sign language with her hands. -
Amelia Earhart
An American aviation pioneer and author. Was the first female pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. She received the U.S. Distinguished Flying Coss for the record. She also counseled women on careers to help inspire others for their love for aviation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_Earhart -
Grace Hopper
An American computer scientist and a United States Navy Rear Admiral. Graduated from Yale with a Ph.D in computer programming. Played a big role in the creation of software development concepts. Popular for the term 'debugging' for being able to fix computer glitches. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Hopper -
Rosa Parks
An African American who refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Alabama which sparked the civil rights movement. She organized civil rights leaders. was a secretary and receptionist. She also wrote an autobiography about her life. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_Parks -
Marilyn Monroe
An actress whop became an American icon and worldwide sensation after completing 30 motion pictures. She was a model and singer and was claimed to be a "sex symbol". Received a Golden Globe Award for her acting in Some Like It Hot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marilyn_Monroe -
Shirley Temple
Becoming famous at a very young age was known as one of the most famous child stars in history. She was a film and television actress, singer, dancer, and former U.S. ambassador. She is claimed the 18th greatest female American screen legends of all time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shirley_Temple -
Barbara Walters
The first women to anchor TV nightly news on ABC, and co-anchor on 20/20. She is ranked 34 on the 50 Greatest TV Stars Of All Time. She also produces and hosts her own special interview programs several times a year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Walters -
Sandra Day O'Connor
Became the first women justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. She served as an Associate Justice from her appointment in 1981 until her retirement in 2006. She was the first women ever to be appointed to the court. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Day_O%27Connor -
Barbara Harris
Became the first woman to be ordained a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Before her life in the priesthood she served as head of public relations for the Sun Oil Company. She also attended a lot of college and received many certificates. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Harris_%28bishop%29
