Clara Lemlich Shavelson was a Jewish immigrant, garment worker, activist, mother, public speaker, and union organizer at a time when women in her position were rarely allowed formal education or the opportunity to speak in public.

In 1916, Montana elected Jeannette Rankin as America’s first congresswoman, four years before the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

A vocal leader of the 20th century women’s suffrage movement, Alice Paul advocated for and helped secure passage of the 19th Amendment.

Dr. Vera Rubin was an astronomer whose research proved the existence of dark matter.