Women's History Month
Today in women’s history: Frances Perkins appointed Secretary of Labor
March 4, 2013The appointment on March 4, 1933, made Perkins the first female cabinet member in U.S. history. She helped bring about the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Social Security Act
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More reading suggestions for Womens History Month: Women workers, and writers
March 6, 2009Women’s History Month fittingly opens with International Women’s Day, March 8.
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Suggestions to read for Women’s History Month
February 27, 2009History, mysteries, novels, even vampires — some recommendations from our readers and staff.
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What to read for Women’s History Month
February 25, 2009History, mysteries, novels, even vampires — some recommendations from our readers and staff.
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Shirley Chisholm: Unbought & Unbossed
January 28, 20051972 was an extraordinary year. Richard Nixon was president, running for his second, ill-fated term. The voting age had just changed from 21 to 18, and millions of new voters were expected at the polls. The...
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