Women who shaped history

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Katharine Graham and 20th century American journalism

2003
A brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Washington Post publisher who helped lead the newspaper's coverage of the Watergate scandal.

Eleanor Roosevelt

more than a First Lady
2003
A brief biography of the First Lady, spouse of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who is particularly known for her work for human rights.

Sojourner Truth

early abolitionist
2003
Introduces the life of a woman who escaped slavery, traveled and made speeches to help free slaves before and during the Civil War, and helped freed slaves to find jobs and houses after the war.

Coretta Scott King

civil rights activist
2003
A brief, illustrated biography of civil rights activist Coretta Scott King that describes her school years, her work with her husband, Martin Luther King, Jr., and her achievements since the 1960s. Includes a glossary and further resource list.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony

fighting together for women's rights
2003
Provides brief introductions to the lives and careers of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, focusing on their efforts to promote women's rights in the United States.

Grace Hopper

computer pioneer
2003
A biography of the teacher, inventor, and computer pioneer who worked with the world's first computers.
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