Women of Influence

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This collection chronicles how 21 notable American women broke new ground, some by championing equal rights for all and others by their accomplishments in fields such as government, literature, and even in war.

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DIVERSITY

Offering a place for everyone

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Inside This Publication

November 2006

Chapters

Introduction
Guiding Lights to a New World
Native-American women help the new nation
The Colonial Era
Religious freedom advocate, poet made huge contributions
Birth of a Nation
Champion of women’s rights, defender of a nation
Breaking the Chains of Slavery
Women were vital to the emancipation movement
A Woman's Right to Vote
Seneca Falls Convention declaration set agenda for the movement
A Role in Government
Women who have enriched political life
Expanding Horizons
U.S. women pioneer in more fields of endeavor

Profiles

These notable women – presented in alphabetical order – believed that they had a contribution to make and did not shrink from the obstacles in their way.

Photo Gallery

Women of Influence

This photo gallery offers a glimpse at how women in one country – the United States – have helped shape their society. Their accomplishments are a reminder that all societies benefit from the talents and expertise of their women.

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