About
Use this guide to find information sources from the library and beyond that highlight the achievements and experiences of women, especially with regard to American history.
The observance began over 40 years ago when the U.S. Congress first approved a week-long celebration. In 1987, the first "Women's History Month" was proclaimed in March of that year.
You can read more about the origins of Women's History Month using the links below.
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Women's History Month - About
U.S. Library of Congress
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Why March is National Women’s History Month
National Women's History Alliance Website
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Films and Documentaries about Women
Explore a curated collection of films exploring Women.
Biographies
From fast facts to in-depth research, use the Biography in Context database to learn about remarkable women, past and present.
Famous Firsts from Biography in Context Carla D. Hayden First woman to become the Librarian of Congress, head of the U.S. Library of Congress Michelle J. Howard First Female four-star admiral of the U.S. Navy Sandra Day O'Connor First Woman to become Supreme Court Justice Jeannette P. Rankin First woman to serve in the U.S. Congress Madame C. J. Walker First self-made female U.S. millionaire
Famous Firsts from Biography in Context
- Carla D. Hayden
First woman to become the Librarian of Congress, head of the U.S. Library of Congress
- Michelle J. Howard
First Female four-star admiral of the U.S. Navy
- Sandra Day O'Connor
First Woman to become Supreme Court Justice
- Jeannette P. Rankin
First woman to serve in the U.S. Congress
- Madame C. J. Walker
First self-made female U.S. millionaire
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