American Women

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  1. 1. Renowned author, poet, and civil rights activist known for her autobiographical works, including "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
  2. 4. Former First Lady, lawyer, and author known for her initiatives promoting education, nutrition, and wellness.
  3. 7. Pakistani-American activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
  4. 10. Feminist, journalist, and social-political activist known for her advocacy of women's rights.
  5. 12. Civil rights activist known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
  6. 13. Media mogul, actress, producer, and philanthropist known for "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and her influential book club.
  7. 14. Physicist and astronaut who became the first American woman in space.
  8. 15. - Writer, feminist, and civil rights activist known for her poetry and essays addressing issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
  9. 16. - Political trailblazer who became the first African American woman elected to the United States Congress and the first woman to seek the nomination for president from one of the two major political parties (Democratic Party in 1972).
  10. 18. Mathematician whose calculations were critical to NASA's early space missions, including the first human spaceflight by an American, Alan Shepard, and the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon.
  11. 19. Suffragist and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
  12. 20. Former professional tennis player and advocate for gender equality in sports.
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  1. 2. - Renowned singer, songwriter, and pianist known as the "Queen of Soul" for her powerful voice and iconic songs such as "Respect" and "Natural Woman."
  2. 3. Former First Lady, U.S. Senator, Secretary of State, and the first woman nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.
  3. 5. Abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and helped others gain freedom through the Underground Railroad.
  4. 6. Broadcast journalist, author, and television personality known for her work on ABC News and "The View."
  5. 8. - Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States and the first woman to serve on the Court.
  6. 9. Aviation pioneer and the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  7. 11. Former First Lady, diplomat, and activist who championed human rights and women's rights.
  8. 17. - Country music singer-songwriter, actress, author, and philanthropist known for her hit songs, entrepreneurial ventures, and advocacy work, particularly in education and literacy.