Pocahontas — National Women's History Museum

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Technology Transportation

Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo

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Sports Tennis

Billie Jean King won the 'Battle of the Sexes'

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Society & Economy Politics & Law

Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross

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Human Body & Mind Medicine & Disease

Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, is born

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History Modern

Pocahontas married John Rolfe and bought Virginia a fragile peace

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History Modern

The Seneca Falls Convention launched the women's rights movement

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History Modern

Claudette Colvin Refused to Give Up Her Bus Seat

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Society & Economy Politics & Law

The first woman ran for president before women could vote

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