Women's Rights

By Jen Wiebel
  • 19th Amendment Passed

    19th Amendment Passed

    Woman have the right to vote when the 19th amendment is passed.
  • First Female Governor

    First Female Governor

    Nellie Tayloe Ross of Wyoming was the first female governor in the United States.

  • Title IX

    Title IX prohibits sex discrimination in schools
  • Woman in Flight

    Woman in Flight

    Amelia Earhart becomes the first woman to complete a nonstop transcontinental flight.
  • First Woman on the Cabinet

    First Woman on the Cabinet

    Frances Perkins becomes the Secretary of Labor making her the first woman to hold a position on the US Cabinet.

  • Equal Pay Act

    The Equal Pay Act is passed by Congress
  • Supreme Court

    Supreme Court

    Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
  • First Woman in Space

    First Woman in Space

    Sally Ride becomes the first woman to travel into space.
  • Secretary of State

    Secretary of State

    Madeleine Albright becomes the first woman Secretary of State
  • First Vice Presidential Nominee

    First Vice Presidential Nominee

    Sarah Palin becomes the first vice presidential nominee.