WOMEN IN NAVAL HISTORY
Who is Sue Dauser
This tennis legend, known for her powerful forehand and 23 Grand Slam singles titles
Serena Williams
This multi-talented artist, known for hits like "Single Ladies" and "Formation," rose to fame as a member of Destiny's Child
Beyoncé Knowles
This British primatologist and anthropologist is renowned for her groundbreaking work with wild chimpanzees in Tanzania
Jane Goodall
This British author created a magical world with characters like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger
J.K. Rowling
The first designated Navy female aviator in 1974
Who is Barbara Allen Rainey
In 2016, this American gymnast made history by becoming the first woman to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Games since 1984.
Simone Biles
This British actress gained international fame for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise
Carrie Fisher
This American astronaut and physicist was the first American woman in space, flying aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983
Sally Ride
This English author, best known for "Frankenstein," is considered one of the pioneers of gothic fiction
Mary Shelley
The first black enlisted female to serve in the regular Navy in 1948.
Who is Edna Young
Named FIFA World Player of the Year six times, this Brazilian soccer sensation, often referred to as the 'Queen of Soccer'
Marta Vieira da Silva
This American actress and producer gained widespread recognition for her role as Eleven in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Millie Bobby Brown
This French physicist and chemist won Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry, making her the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields
Marie Curie
This American author, known for her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird," explored themes of racial injustice and moral growth in the American South
Harper Lee
The first black female promoted to the rank of captain.
Setting a world record in the 400m freestyle at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships, this Australian swimmer is celebrated for her remarkable achievements in the pool.
Ariarne Titmus
This American singer-songwriter holds the record for the most Billboard Music Awards won by a female artist
Taylor Swift
A Swedish environmental activist, she gained international recognition for her efforts to address climate change and was named Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2019
Greta Thunberg
Author of "The Color Purple," she explores themes of race, gender, and identity in her novels
Alice Walker
Who is Loretta Perfectus Walsh
This mixed martial artist is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion and an Olympic medalist in Judo
Ronda Rousey
This actress and producer broke barriers as the first African American woman to win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Viola Davis
This British geneticist and biochemist co-discovered the structure of DNA alongside James Watson and Francis Crick
Rosalind Franklin
This English author and illustrator, best known for "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," created enchanting tales for children that remain timeless classics
Beatrix Potter