1. National Women's Day begins in new york.
1909 On February 28th, Theresa malkiel, an activist working in the Women's Committee of the American Socialist Party, established the first National Women's Day. She gave a speech in a theater of more than 2000 people in Manhattan, with equal rights and some high-spirited singing. The performance of 19 10 was held in the famous Carnegie Hall.
2. Soon after, the first International Women's Day made its debut in Europe.
The demand for praising women soon spread to Europe, and the Socialist Party once again took the lead. 19 10 At the Second International Socialist Women's Congress held in Copenhagen, a German activist named Clara Zetkin proposed to set up a day to commemorate European professional women. She thinks that the current celebrations pay too much attention to the middle class. ) Celebrate the first International Women's Day on March 19 the following year. Finally, March 8 was chosen as the permanent date of celebration. The choice of date is by no means arbitrary: in addition to celebrating women, March 8 also commemorates1917 * *, which helps to trigger the Russian revolution.
3. Women's History Month originated from a celebration in California.
1978, the Sonoma School District of California organized a "Women's History Week" to correct the lack of women-centered materials in the existing K- 12 curriculum. In the week corresponding to International Women's Day held in March, a speech and essay contest was held in * * in the center of santa rosa. The idea was very popular, and similar celebrations were held all over the country the next year.
Encouraged by their success, two years later, a group of women in santa rosa set up the National Women's History Project (NWHP) to further expand their work. One of their goals is to raise the celebration of Women's History Week to the national level. In addition to lobbying federal politicians, activists also encourage other communities to organize local celebrations and educational activities. Their work has developed rapidly.
Jimmy Carter was the first president to recognize Women's History Week.
1980, President Jimmy Carter announced his recognition of Women's History Week in the week of March 8, and made a statement, part of which is as follows:
"From the first settlers who came to our coast to the first American Indian families who became friends with them, men and women worked together to build this country. Women are often unknown, and sometimes their contributions are ignored. But the achievements, leadership, courage, strength and love of women who build America are as important as the men we know well. "
5. 1987, Women's History Month became a permanent activity at the national level.
Although the celebration at the federal level lasts only one week (and it must be requested by Congress every year), nearly one-third of the states in the United States have decided to extend the commendation time to a whole month through 1986. As more and more states began to create their own women's history month, the Federation followed suit. 1987, that is, six years after the first women's history, Congress passed PL 100-9 [PDF], officially designating March Women's History Month as a permanent activity.
It is celebrated in March because of the weather.
It is no accident that women's history month is celebrated in March. Although the time is partly consistent with International Women's Day, the choice is also based on more realistic considerations.
According to Susan Scanlan, a former legislative assistant, Congresswoman Barbara Mikulski first proposed recognition in August to celebrate the anniversary of American women's suffrage. "I looked at her," Scanlan recalled. "I said,' Barbara, do you want to stay outside on August 26th when it's hotter than the hinges of hell?' "
Scanlan did not bake in the heat of late summer, but promoted March, which means that the celebration will be held in the season that Scanlan properly calls "marching weather".
7. This month is the time to reflect on the neglected contribution of women.
What exactly is Women's History Month? First of all, the goal of this month is to commemorate and encourage "studying, commemorating and celebrating the important role of women in American history". Although these plans and celebrations are organized nationwide, at the federal level, they are led by the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the National Humanities Foundation, the National Gallery, the National Park Service, the Smithsonian Institution and the American Holocaust Memorial Museum.
8. There are various live and virtual activities to participate in.
If you are looking for ways to celebrate Women's History Month, you will have many choices. The activities in 20021year ranged from the Women Filmmakers' Festival held by the Smithsonian Institution, to Eleanor Roosevelt's book lecture led by the author, and then to the historical reenactment held by the National Archives. Go to the website of * * * Women's History Month to see the list of activities and exhibitions in 2022.
9. Since 1995, every incumbent president has issued a declaration of Women's History Month.
According to the tradition announced by President Carter's inaugural Women's History Week, for more than 25 years, presidents have issued announcements every year to recognize the role of women in American history. 202 1, President Joe Biden's announcement paid special attention to coronavirus pneumonia and the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris.
"In our current crisis, women continue to play a leading role. From vaccine researchers to public health officials to countless heroines fighting in the front line, women are working around the clock to defeat coronavirus pneumonia-19, "he said. "This year also marks a historic milestone in women's leadership in 232 years, and the first female vice president of the United States took office."
10. Every female history month has a theme.
Every year, the National Women's History Project (whose active actions in1970s and1980s made women's history month vivid) announces the theme of this year's women's history month. 202 1 With the theme of "Brave Women Vote: Refusing Silence", the centenary of women's participation in politics in 2020 will be continued. The theme of 2022 is "providing treatment and promoting hope", paying tribute to the women who fought in the front line of coronavirus pneumonia-19, and reflecting on the long-term role of women as therapists in society.
Canada celebrates Women's History Month in October.
Although it was mainly invented in the United States, the version of Women's History Month has also been recognized nationwide in several other countries. Canada, which has been celebrating since 1992, designated 10 as a historic "person" court case, subverting the definition of "person" accepted by Canadian law at that time, that is, only targeting men. This ruling has opened up many new opportunities for Canadian women, including the right to serve in the Senate.
12. The world celebrates International Women's Day.
Although Britain, Australia and other places celebrate Women's History Month with the United States every March, International Women's Day is recognized more widely around the world, including Cuba, Georgia and Armenia. Since 1975, the United Nations has officially launched this activity and described it as "recognizing that ensuring peace and social progress and fully enjoying human rights and fundamental freedoms require women's active participation, equality and development; And recognize women's contribution to strengthening international peace and security. "
13. Women's History Month is an opportunity to draw people's attention to inequality.
Women's History Month, despite its name, is related to the past and the future. Throughout the month, especially on International Women's Day, activists took this opportunity to clarify many injustices that women still face and raise people's awareness of gender inequality. People gathered in * * * and * * to remind the public that we still have a long way to go to achieve equality.