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Women's History Month

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Women’s History Month, celebrated each March in the United States, honors the vital contributions of women throughout history and in today’s society. Explore the library’s resources and collection to learn more and discover inspiring stories, research, and voices.

Explore PBS's Collection of Women's History Videos
Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring pivotal points in American history and learning more about women who fought for progress. Discover more on Women's History this March from PBS

It wasn't until the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that all African Americans were granted the full right to vote, but the fight began in the 1800s alongside the women's suffrage movement.

Women's History in Images

Chippers in a Shipyard [Shipbuilding. Three Women Working], 1942

Riveter at Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Burbank, California, 1940-1945

Photograph of Women Working at a Bell System Telephone Switchboard

Woman suffrage in Washington, District of Columbia. Suffragettes bonfire and posters at the White House, Washington, District of Columbia.

Woman suffrage in Washington, District of Columbia, Suffragette Banner., 1917 - 1918

"Members of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion take part in a parade ceremony in honor of Joan d'Arc at the marketplace where she was burned at the stake. 05/27/1945

Gila River Relocation Center, Rivers, Arizona. Girl Scouts Drum and Bugle Corp. participate in the 4th of July parade.

Trackwomen, 1943. Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company, 1940-1945