Women in History

First Ladies' Gallery  
From the White House, this site provides brief biographies of first ladies from Martha Washington to the present. 

National Women's Hall of Fame 
Sponsored by the National Women's Hall of Fame, this site provides an alphabetized search of women in history. Includes a brief synopsis of each woman's life as well as photographs. 

Sacagawea  
Information on the near-legendary figure so instrumental in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Also contains links to information on Lewis and Clark. Sponsored by PBS.

Women's History in America Presented by Women's International Center  
Information from the Woman's International Center on the role of women in American History and attitudes about women throughout history. Also links to biographies of historical women as well as searching by birth dates.

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Last Updated: May 22, 2012