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Women Get the Right to Vote
Congress passed the 19th amendment allowing women the right to vote. -
American Birth Control League
Margaret Sanger founds the American Birth Control League, which later evolves into Planned Parenthood in 1942. -
Nobel Peace Prize
Jane Addams becomes the fist American woman to recieve the Nobel Peace Prize. No day or month found -
U.S. Cabinet
Frances Perkins becomes the first woman appointed to the U.S. Cabinet. She serves as Secretary of Labor until 1945. No day or month found -
Jury Duty
The U.S. Supreme Court says women are equally qualified with men to serve on juries but are granded an exemption and may serve or not as women choose. -
Gold Medal
High jumper Alice Coachman becomes the first African American woman to win an Olympic gold medal. No day or month found -
Birth Control is Safe to Use
The Food and Drug Administration approves the birth contol pill as safe for women to consume. No day or month found -
Executive Order 11375
Federal agencies and contractors must take active measures to ensure that women as well as minorities enjoy the same educational and employment opportunities as white males. No day or month found -
First Female VP Canidate
Geraldine Ferraro is nominated as first female vice presidential candidate by the Democratic presidential candidate, Walter Mondale. No day or month found -
Belated 19th Amendment
The state of Mississippi belatedly ratifies the 19th Amendment, granding women the right to vote.
