National Women's History Project The theme for Women's History Month 2007 is "Generations of Women Moving History Forward." This theme celebrates the wisdom and tenacity of prior and future generations of women and recognizes the power and impact of generations working together.
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Thomson Gale's "Women's History" This free web site is packed with history, biographies, literature and free activities to help families and students celebrate the month. This year a special day-by-day downloadable calendar highlights important events in women's history and their are downloadable bookmarks and wallpaper.
Women's History Month From Infoplease Biographies of notable women, by topic, history and timelines, special features, prize winners and honoress, crosswords and quizzes. Featured biography is Pat Summitt, Basketball Coach.
National Women's Hall of Fame "Come Stand Among Great Women." Search by last name or browse through names in alphabetical order for picture and brief biography.
Time for Kids: Women's History Month Kids can have fun learning why there is a Women's History Month and travel through time with America's most influential women. Also included are a fun quiz and interviews with interesting women.
History of Women's Suffrage Introduction, firsts, history and timeline.
Women's Resources from Librarians' Internet Index. A large selection of web sites related to the work and accomplishments of women.
Women's History Month: Facts and Features From the U.S. Census Bureau. An interesting array of information.
PROMINENT WOMEN, a selection
Not For Ourselves Alone: The Story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony A PBS Special. Experience the work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony--at home or in the classroom. Track key events in the suffrage movement, delve into historic documents and essays, and take a look at where women are today.
The Life of Harriet Tubman Born into slavery in Maryland, Harriet Tubman freed herself, and played a major role in freeing the remaining millions. After the Civil War, she joined her family in Auburn, NY, where she founded the Harriet Tubman Home.
Sojourner Truth Biography and Related Items From About.com
Dr. Condoleeza Rice A biography from the White House web site.
Nancy Pelosi San Francisco's Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi made history in 2002 when she became the first woman elected House Democratic minority leader
National Women's History Project Biography Center Brief biographies of all of the former honorees.
First Ladies Gallery Biography of Presidential wives in order by date. Includes a portrait.
Women of our Times Twentieth century photographs of America's famous and influential women from the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute.
How I Got There Eight prominent women give first-person accounts of turning points in their personal lives and careers. What these leaders all display is a continuing passion for their work. These women have careers as media entrepreneur, fashion designer, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Brigadier General, Astronomer, TV Executive, Conductor and Nonprofit CEO. From Newsweek.