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Women's
History Month, in March, is an annual declared month that highlights the
contributions of women to events in history and their accomplishments
throughout history and in contemporary society.
Growing out
of a small-town school event in California, Women’s History Month is a
celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture and society. The
United States has observed it annually throughout the month of March since
1987.
“Working to Form a More Perfect Union: Honoring Women in Public Service and Government” is the theme for National Women’s
History Month 2016.
The National Women’s History
Month theme for 2016 honors women who have shaped America’s history and its
future through their public service and government leadership. Although often
overlooked and undervalued, collectively they have dramatically influenced our
public policy and the building of viable institutions and organizations. From
championing basic human rights to ensuring access and equal opportunity for all
Americans, they have led the way in establishing a stronger and more democratic
country.
Each of these public leaders
succeeded against great odds. The diversity of their experiences demonstrates
both the challenges and the opportunities women in public service have faced.
Their ability to use the art of collaboration to create inclusive solutions and
non-partisan policies, as well as their skill and determination, serve to
inspire future generations. The tenacity of each Honoree underlines the fact that
women from all cultural backgrounds in all levels of public service and
government are essential in the continuing work of forming a more perfect
union.
About
Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month in the United States grew out of a weeklong celebration
of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the
school district of Sonoma, California,
in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students
participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown
Santa Rosa.
A few years later, the idea had caught on within communities, school
districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential
proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week.
The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution
establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s
History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire
month of March.
To know more about Women’s History Month:
