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.