Women's History Month 2009

Women's Achievements Celebrated Every March 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.

Logo for the Women's History Month 2009 theme, Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet

Each year, the president issues a proclamation calling on all citizens to observe March as National Women’s History Month, as well as a separate proclamation on International Women’s Day, March 8. The worldwide celebration, begun in 1975 by the United Nations, recognizes women’s achievements, highlights issues of common concern and focuses on ending discrimination and increasing support for women’s full and equal participation in society. In 2009, the theme is Women and Men United to End Violence Against Women and Girls.

News Articles

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• U.S. Award Honors, Supports Women Who Fight for Social Justice
• The Secretary of State's 2009 International Women of Courage Awards
• International Women’s Day Focuses on Ending Violence
• Eight Women Honored for Promoting Human Rights
• United States Recognizes Women of Courage
• Women Chosen for Several Top Administration Posts
• Milestones in U.S. Women’s History
• U.S. Celebrates Women’s Contributions to the World Every March
• U.S. Women Making Strides in Education, Entrepreneurship
• Women’s History, Accomplishments Celebrated Every March
• Historian Stresses Importance of Women's Suffrage
• Women's Rights in the United States
• First Female Speaker To Preside at State of the Union
• Founder Outlines Creation, Mission of First Muslim Sorority in U.S.
• Women Play Key Role Shaping U.S. History, Society, Scholar Says
• First Female Demonstration Pilot Joins U.S. Fighter Jet Team
• Seneca Falls Convention Began Women’s Rights Movement
• Declaration of Sentiments Urged Equal Rights for Women

 

Publications

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Women in Politics

Women of Influence

Rachel Carson: Pen Against Poison

Working for Women, Worldwide: The U.S. Commitment

The Changing Roles of Women in the United States

 

Webchats and Webchat Transcripts

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• Judge to Talk About Women's Rights and Gender Equality
• Author Ethlie Ann Vare Discusses Women Inventors   (transcript)
• "Author To Discuss the Significance of Women Inventors" on Mar 11, 00:00 - 01:00 Beijing Time
• "Ambassador Brister Discusses U.S. Support of Women Worldwide" on Mar 4, 2008 (transcript)

Poster Shows

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• The Road to Equality: How American Women Won the Vote
• American Leaders in Civil Rights

Video and Photo Gallery

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• Fighting for the Right to Vote
• Remembering Rachel Carson
• U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama Through the Years
• Women in Government
• Great Women of the Twentieth Century

Resources

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• Women’s History Month Links
• Online Reading