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Women's History Month | Periscope

Why do we celebrate Women's History Month during the month of March?

In 1987, an act of Congress designated the month of March as Women's History Month. During the month, schools and communities celebrate the achievements of women throughout history. Although the official observation of Women's History Month is relatively recent, it owes part of its inspiration to an event called National Women's Day first celebrated in 1909.

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March for the Right to Vote Held in 1913 | Periscope

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March for the Right to Vote Held in 1913 | Periscope
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By the 1890s, four states had given women the right to vote and many states would follow. The women's rights movement was beginning to have an impact. The 20th century saw more progress towards women...
Women's Rights Supporters' First Meeting | Periscope

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Women's Rights Supporters' First Meeting | Periscope
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott and a small group of women's rights supporters met at Elizabeth's house in 1848 to plan the first women's rights convention. In addition to writing the...
Elizabeth Cady Stanton | Periscope

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Elizabeth Cady Stanton | Periscope
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In 1848, Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited Lucretia Mott and a small group of women's rights supporters to her home in Seneca Falls, New York. There, they wrote one of the most important documents of the...
Lucretia Mott | Periscope

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Lucretia Mott | Periscope
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In 1840, two American women, Lucretia Mott and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, met at an antislavery meeting in London. Because they were women, neither was allowed to fully participate in the meeting. They...
Women's History in Education | Periscope

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Women's History in Education | Periscope
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As women's events such as International Women's Day became more widely observed, many educators believed that the role of women in history textbooks and instruction deserved more attention. In March...
The 19th Amendment | Periscope

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The 19th Amendment | Periscope
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Women celebrate the passing of the 19th Amendment in 1920. The amendment allowed them the right to vote for the first time. Photo courtesy: Business and Professional Women