Resources
Women’s History Month 2009
U.S. Celebrates Women’s Contributions to the World Every March
Women’s role in the environmental or “green” movement is 2009 focus
March is Women's History Month in the United States. The life of marine biologist, author and environmentalist Rachel Carson is the inspiration for this year's theme, Women Taking the Lead to Save Our Planet...more
Presidential Proclamation on Women’s History Month
"Celebrating International Women’s Day" : Op-Ed by Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton
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National Women’s History Project (NWHP)
Every year in March, the NWHP, which was founded in 1980, coordinates observances of National Women’s History Month throughout the United States.
United Nations: International Women’s Day
Since 1975, the United Nations has celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8. The theme for 2009 is “Women and men united to end violence against women and girls.”
Bureau of the Census Facts for Features: Women’s History Month
Want facts? There are 4.2 million more females in the United States than males. This site will tell you how many American women are military veterans, and much more.
Library of Congress: Women’s History Month
This site includes links to Library of Congress resources for the study of women’s history and culture, veterans’ stories, photographs and other media, and materials for teachers.
Library of Congress – American Memory Collection: Woman Suffrage
The National American Woman Suffrage Association collection consists of 167 books, pamphlets and other artifacts documenting the suffrage campaign.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
This is the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to recognizing the contributions of women artists.
Places Where Women Made History
The National Park Service provides an itinerary of 75 sites in New York and Massachusetts with significance in women's history.