About Today: Leading Ladies of Women's History Month

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Today All March long, the U.S. celebrates the accomplishments of the inspirational and innovative females who helped shape American history. Join us as we remember these leaders and champions for advancement and equality and honor all women who have worked to make a difference around the world now during Women's History Month. How March Became Women's History Month Today, we can all agree the notable women of American history and their many achievements deserve their place in the history books and their time in the spotlight this month. But you might be surprised to learn how long it took for everyone to get on board with the idea! Learn more about how (and when) the very first Women's History Month came to be. What Does 'Women's Rights' Really Mean? How Would You Define Feminism? Search Related Topics:  women's history month  international women's day  8 march Everything You Need to Know About Women's Suffrage American women finally won the right to vote in 1920, but the fight for equality started long before that. Let's take a look back at the timeline, key players, and everything else you need to know about the women's suffrage movement. Top 10 Women's Suffrage Activists Who Was the First Woman to Vote in America? Search Related Topics:  women's suffrage  women's rights  feminists Leading Ladies of Women's History Month From ancient empresses to famous queens, we're going even further back in women's history to hail these 12 powerful female leaders. They changed the rules in a man's world and helped inspire generations of other leading ladies to come. 13 Surprising Facts About Susan B. Anthony Top Feminist Organizations of the 1970s The Most Notable Women in Science, Medicine, and Math Search Related Topics:  rulers  women rulers  biography lists Myths About Women's History That Just Aren't True Sure, women have accomplished a great deal throughout the course of history. But we've got to set the record straight on some of these popular myths about women's history that, well, just aren't true. Did Feminists Really Burn Their Bras? Have You Heard of Pope Joan? Why Betsy Ross Might Not Have Sewn the Stars and Stripes Search Related Topics:  women's history myths  women's history basics  Related Searches US History Timeline Search History Womens Day American History History Facts Featured Articles Follow About.com on Pinterest What St. Patrick's Day Is Really All About Did You Know the SAT Is Changing Again? 5 Places Americans Should Visit in 2014 What in the World is a 'Selfie?' Top 10 Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement