The Most Historic Moments In Womens History In The US

Women’s history in the U.S. has had many groundbreaking moments that will forever be remembered. Here are some of the most historic developments for women in the U.S.

May 29, 1851: Sojourner Truth delivers her “Ain’t I a Woman” speech

Born a slave, and after she gained her freedom 1827, Sojourner Truth became a well known anti-slavery speaker. Women’s rights became Truth’s life’s work. During the historic Ohio Women’s Rights Convention in 1851, Truth delivered her most famous “Ain’t I a Woman” speech. At the time, her speech wasn’t transcribed, therefore a completely accurate rendition of what Sojourner Truth actually said has been lost. What is accurate, however, is the historic impact her speech and actions towards equal rights had on the U.S.

1869: Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton found the National Woman Suffrage Association

August 18, 1920: Women win the right to vote

After a 72-year-long fight, the 19th Amendment finally passed. On August 18, 1920, women’s suffrage was ratified, granting women the right to vote in the U.S.

June 10, 1963: The Equal Pay Act passes

Despite much of the progress made regarding equal rights, the country still faced many inequalities. This was addressed through President John F. Kennedy’s Commission on the Status of Women. It was established in order to advise the President on the issues that still concerned the status of women such as discrimination and the fact that employers were legally able to pay women less than men for doing the same job. The Equal Pay Act aimed to abolish the wage discrimination against women. It was signed on June 10, 1963, by John F. Kennedy.

July 10, 1971: Gloria Steinem, Bella Abzug, and Betty Friedan form the National Women’s Political Caucus

The caucus was formed in order to support, recruit and train women who are seeking a space in public office. The organization’s mission is to improve the status of women by giving them voice in government. That very first gathering brought 320 women to Washington D.C. in support of the NWPC founding.

1971: Gloria Steinem starts Ms. magazine

The same year she helped organize the National Women’s Political Caucus, Steinem started Ms. magazine. It was the first magazine to honestly address and open up discussions revolving around women’s issues. In 1976 it became the first issue to feature the matter of domestic violence on its cover.

September 25, 1981: Sandra Day O’Connor becomes the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court

Sandra Day O’Connor is nominated by President Ronald Reagan to the Supreme Court. At the time, only six percent of all federal judges were women. On September 25, 1981, O’ Connor was sworn in as the 102nd justice, making her the first woman justice in Supreme Court history.

June 18, 1983: Sally Ride becomes the first American woman in space

Women not only were making history on Earth but also in space. Mission Specialist Sally Ride launched into space on the shuttle Challenger along with the rest of the NASA crew from Kennedy Space Center. Ride was the first American woman to be launched into space.

March 24, 2002: Halle Berry becomes the first African American woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress

The famed actress received the award for her performance in the film Monster’s Ball. In her acceptance speech, Berry continued to address how the award and honor went beyond her. Even now, she remains the only black woman to receive that same award.

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