This section began as a celebration of March and Women’s History Month; it continues as a regular feature because there are so many unrecognized women who have made major contributions to history.
The first giant panda brought to the United States was introduced by Ruth Harkness in 1937. Harkness wasn’t driven by a passion for pandas or an enthusiasm for exploration. Harkness […]
First Giant Panda Brought to U.S. by Ruth Harkness Read More »
Biddy Mason was one of the first Black landowners in Los Angeles. She was trained as a nurse midwife, saved her money, and invested carefully in land. Philanthropically, she found
Bridget “Biddy” Mason, Former Slave, Landowner, and Philanthropist Read More »
Title IX–the law that prohibits discrimination based on sex in any programs or activities in all federally funded educational institutions—was instrumental to bringing women into athletics. But pioneers in women’s sports
Trailblazer For Women in Sports: Ina Gittings Read More »
During World War II, a wife wrote a desperate plea to a man in the military whom she barely knew. She needed information about her husband, and my father and
World War II Years: A Wife’s Anguished Letter Read More »
Sacagawea’s story is everywhere. She is part of every book written about Lewis and Clark’s journey. There are many, many children’s books about her, and she is said to have
Sacagawea: Native Americans Tell Her Story Read More »
During the late 19th century, Native Americans had healers within their tribes, but few white doctors would undertake the care of a Native American. Susan La Flesche Picotte, a member
First Native American Doctor: Susan La Flesche Picotte Read More »
