Category: Women in History

  • The Educator Who Rose from Civil War Ashes: How Mary McLeod Bethune Built an Educational Empire from Slavery’s Ruins

    When most Americans think of Civil War heroes, they envision generals like Grant and Sherman, or politicians like Lincoln and Douglas. But the war’s most profound victory may have belonged to a girl born into slavery who would transform American education forever. The Forgotten Dimension of Civil War Victory The Civil War ended slavery, but…

  • American History: July’s Revolutionary Moments

    July 2025 marks significant anniversaries that reflect America’s ongoing struggle for freedom, equality, and achievement. Key events include the Declaration of Independence, the Battle of Gettysburg, the Seneca Falls Convention, and landmark space missions. These moments highlight the evolution of American ideals and the need for continuous commitment to expand opportunities for all citizens.

  • American History: June’s Defining Moments

    June 2025 highlights significant historical anniversaries encompassing constitutional foundations, global conflicts, civil rights achievements, and technological advancements, reflecting humanity’s ongoing quest for freedom, justice, and progress.

  • American History: May’s Pivotal Moments

    May 2025 marks significant anniversaries in U.S. history, celebrating pivotal events from colonial times to modern achievements, including the Kentucky Derby and advancements in civil rights and technology.

  • American History: April’s Pivotal Moments

    April 2025 marks significant anniversaries in American history, reflecting its journey through revolution, civil conflict, technological advancements, and social transformations across two centuries.

  • American History: March’s Pivotal Moments

    March 2025 marks significant anniversaries in American history, reflecting developments in constitutional governance, westward expansion, civil rights, and technological change over centuries.