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Women's International Center: Golda Meir
A profile of Golda Meir, who lived in Wisconsin from 1906-1921, after which she moved to Israel. She later became Prime Minister of Israel.
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Crafting an Identity
Early women in Congress struggled with a fundamental question of what their role is in Congress. Were they working towards political equality for women or advocating for specific women's interests that were inherently different from men?...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Onto the National Stage
Women gained the right to vote and began to become active members of Congress as the United States faced many challenges. Early congresswomen served during the Great Depression, WWII, and the start of the Cold War. They had a voice in...
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Women's International Center: Elisabeth Kubler Ross: Teacher of Life
A brief biography of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross and her major accomplishments.
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Women's International Center: Pearl Bailey
A brief biography of Pearl Bailey with video clips.
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Maya Angelou: Greatness Through Literature
This very brief article on African American author Maya Angelou, lists her accomplishments as a writer. Included are names of awards she has won during her career.
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Women's International Center: Dr. Jonas Salk
A very brief biography of Jonas Salk from the Women's International Center. Includes video and commentary on Salk's unique contribution toward women and women's rights.
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Women's International Center: Linus Pauling
This site provides a biography of Linus Pauling. He was the only man to have won two unshared Nobel prizes.
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Women's International Center: Benazir Bhutto
This site from the Women's International Center presents a biography of Benazir Bhutto, the first woman leader of a Muslim country in modern times. The biography is short and factual, only providing information on her public life, but...
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Women's International Center: Hillary Rodham Clinton
Read about Hillary Rodham Clinton's life and political career before she became First Lady.
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Women’s International Center: Golda Meir
A profile of Golda Meir, who lived in Wisconsin from 1906-1921, after which she moved to Israel. She later became Prime Minister of Israel.