Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was President Woodrow Wilson’s second wife and from 1915-1921, she was the … Edith Wilson, the First Lady who Acted as PresidentRead more
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Who was Mary of Modena?
Born Maria Beatrice Anna Margherita Isabella d’Este, Mary of Modena was the second wife of James … Who was Mary of Modena?Read more
The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima Clark
Educator and civil rights activist Septima Poinsette Clark played a significant part in gaining voting and … The “Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement”, Septima ClarkRead more
The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia Romanova
Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna Romanova of Russia was Tsar Nicholas II’s youngest daughter. Tsar Nicholas was … The Grand Duchess of Russia who was Rumoured to Have Escaped Death, Anastasia RomanovaRead more
Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s Day
The founder of Mother’s Day in the United States was Anna Jarvis. It became an official … Anna Jarvis, the Creator of Mother’s DayRead more
Notable Scientist Lise Meitner
Austrian-Swedish physicist Lise Meitner is known for leading a group of scientists, along with Otto Hahn, … Notable Scientist Lise MeitnerRead more
Anne Boleyn, the Second of King Henry VIII’s Wives
From 1533-36, Anne Boleyn was the Queen of England. She was the second of Henry VIII’s … Anne Boleyn, the Second of King Henry VIII’s WivesRead more
Anne Brontë, the Youngest of the Brontë Sisters
Anne Brontë was the youngest member of the Brontë family. Born in 1820, she only lived … Anne Brontë, the Youngest of the Brontë SistersRead more
Women’s Suffrage Leader Carrie Chapman Catt
Carrie Chapman Catt was a notable women’s suffragist. She campaigned heavily for the Nineteenth Amendment, which … Women’s Suffrage Leader Carrie Chapman CattRead more
Famous Firsts for Women in Political History
Women have played a significant role in American political history. By the time the 19th Amendment … Famous Firsts for Women in Political HistoryRead more