famous women in history
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Famous WomenGif Lingua
Women have done so much for the world and have made history.
On March 8th each year we celebrate the accomplishments of women.
Emelia Earhart was a trailblazer in aviation and the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
The anthropologist Dian Fossey spent decades protecting mountain gorillas and in public education.
Donna Karan changed women fashion introducing modern, functional styles for the career woman.
Indira Gandhi was the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in India and inspired women worldwide.
Hillary Clinton has been a dedicated career politician championing women's rights.
Jackie Joyner Kersee is a triple Olympic gold medalist and one of the greatest athletes of all time.
The artist Madonna empowered women with her unique songs, style and performances.
Marilyn Monroe was America's and the world's sex symbol in the 60s.
Mother Teresa worked to help the world's poor and unfortunate in the slums of Calcutta.
Queen Elizabeth has reigned as the United Kingdom monarch since 1952 in service to the Commonwealth.
Rosa Parks refused to sit at the back of the bus and advanced the cause of civil rights in the U.S.A.
Sally Ride was a pioneering physicist and astronaut at NASA. She was the first American woman in space.
Do you know women fought and helped the world in both World Wars?
What women have inspired you and which you look up to? Why?
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