Historical Figures
Rosa Parks
This country pop star singer has won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year most often
Taylor Swift
You might recognize her as Margaret in "The Proposal" or Leigh Anne in "The Blind Side"
Sandra Bullock
Kamala Harris became the first female VP of the US in this year
2021
American aviation pioneer, she was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Amelia Earhart
This tennis player has won more Grand Slam titles than any other player and has 4 Olympic gold medals
Serena Williams
She played Rose in the movie "Titanic"
Kate Winslet
What day is Women's Day?
March 8th
Formerly enslaved woman who led around 70 enslaved people through the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
This artist was known for her self-portraits and depiction of Mexican folk culture
Frida Khalo
This actress with a tragic life was well-known for her musicals during the Hollywood Golden Era. She might be recognized by her sparkly red heels.
Judy Garland
The 19th amendment passed in this year, giving women the right to vote
1920
The Clark Garden Grove team is 50% women
True
Native American guide who led Lewis and Clark across Louisiana to explore the land in the west
Sacagawea
A schoolgirl from Pakistan who spoke out about girl's educational rights and was shot by Taliban militants; she is also the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize
Malala Yousafzai
She is known for her unique voice and famous line "you look like the fourth of July"
Jennifer Coolidge
Nancy Pelosi became the first female Speaker of the House during this year in the 21st century
2007
This president designated the first week in March as "Women's History Week"
Jimmy Carter
She was the first woman to win a Nobel Peace prize
Marie Curie
You might recognize her by her appearance as a villain in the Harry Potter movies or in Sweeney Todd
Helena Bonham Carter
The Seneca Falls convention happened in this year
1848
Kathryn Bigelow became the first woman to win best director at the Oscars in 2010.
True