march is womens history month: March Is Women's History Month: Women Providing Healing,Promoting Hope
- 03/01/22 04:14 AM
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Throughout history, bold, wise and resilient, women have left a remarkable legacy to our culture and society. During the month of March we celebrate the wisdom of women who have defied inequality and ignored defeat. Through their tenacity, we all have and continue to benefit. President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987 Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March as “Women’s History Month.”
Did you know that 2022 marks an all-time high number of women heading up Fortune 500 companies? 20 years ago … (28 comments)
Designated by Presidential Proclamation and a law passed by Congress, March is set aside to honor and highlight women’s contributions in American history. Women's History Month was first observed as Women's Day in New York in 1909. President Jimmy Carter issued the first Presidential Proclamation declaring the Week of March 8th 1980 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987 Congress passed Public Law 100-9, designating March as “Women’s History Month.”
The National Women’s History Alliance selects a yearly theme for Women's History Month. This year's Women’s History Month theme celebrates the women who fought for the Right … (34 comments)
MARCH IS WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
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