March is Women’s History Month!
Why it matters: Women's History Month is an annual observance to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. March 8th is recognized around the world as “International Women’s Day” recognizing the achievements and contributions of Women globally as well as draws specific focus to the Women’s Rights movement.
Did You Know…
- Women's History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.”
- Throughout the next five years, Congress continued to pass joint resolutions designating a week in March as “Women’s History Week.”
- In 1987 after being petitioned by the National Women’s History Project, Congress designated the month of March 1987 as “Women’s History Month.”
- Between 1988 and 1994, Congress passed additional resolutions requesting and authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month.
- Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.”
- These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
Learn More: https://www.womenshistory.org/...