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@UN_Women
Jeannette Rankin, born #OnThisDay in 1880, was the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
She helped pass the 19th Amendment, giving American women the right to vote, and was committed to promoting peace.
#HERstory
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@UN_Women
Barbara McClintock, born #OnThisDay in 1902, was an American scientist.
She won the #NobelPrize in Physiology or Medicine, awarded in 1983 for the discovery of genetic transposition.
Her legacy continues to inspire future #WomenInScience and us all. #HERstory
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@UN_Women
Ida B. Wells, born #OnThisDay in 1862, was a groundbreaking journalist and activist who believed in the power of the truth to galvanize people to unite for change.
Her courageous resistance continues to inspire us all. #HERstory
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@UN_Women
At age 100, Agnes Keleti is the oldest living Olympic Champion. This is #HERstory.
#Tokyo2020 via @Olympics
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@UN_Women
Only 4 women were among the 850 delegates who signed the
@UN Charter, the founding document of the organization.
Bertha Lutz, born #OnThisDay in 1894, was one of them, as well as a Brazilian zoologist, politician, and diplomat!
Today we celebrate #HERstory.
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@UN_Women
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@UN_Women
Today, we remember Mary Shelley, born #OnThisDay in 1797, who was an English novelist, best known for writing Frankenstein.
Her work was a pioneer and continues to inspire us all. #HERstory
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@IndyCaronNBC
14 years ago today, @DanicaPatrick became the first driver in NTT @IndyCar SERIES #HERstory to win a race. @OnHerTurf
