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Formed by the gathering of 7 local unions, most of the women were Jewish immigrants.
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First national association dedicated to organise women workers.
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Led a 125-mile march of child workers to bring their attention to the press.
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Established the national women's party to work for women's suffrage. Aimed to pass an equal rights amendment that would make all forms of discrimination based on sex illegal.
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Financed through a federal grant, established by the war department to organize the resources of professional women.
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Promoted the passage of legislation to protect working women.
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First women to serve as governor of a state.
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Organized the first black labor union.
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First woman elected into the U.S. senate, Arkansas
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Appointed to secretary of labor by FDR, the first women member of a presidential cabinet.
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Guatemalan Immigrant, the first Hispanic vice president of a major labor union. UCAPAWA
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7 million women responded to become "Rosie the riveters" and 400000 join the military
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First ever legislation to require equal pay
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US delegation to the United Nations
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First major strike conducted by Women and Children
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Provides many opportunities for disadvantaged women.
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First African american to run for president and is the first African american person to become a U.S. Representative.
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Appointed to the supreme court as the first woman Justice.
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First Female vice presidential candidate representing a major political party.
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First woman U.S. secretary of state
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First women house democratic leader
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First African american female secretary of state
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leading contender for the democratic ticket