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Famous America Woman. By Nasanya Jones 8A1. WHO AM I ?. I was born on born January 17, 1964 in South Side of Chicago. I was famous because of she was the first lady of white house
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Famous America Woman By Nasanya Jones 8A1
WHO AM I ? • I was born on born January 17, 1964 in South Side of Chicago. • I was famous because of she was the first lady of white house • She attended Whitney Young High School, Chicago's first magnet high school, where she was on the honor roll for four years, took advanced placement classes, was a member of the National Honor Society and served as student council treasurer.
Who am I ? • Born on 1860 in Cedarville, Illinois and died in 1935 • portrayed as the selfless giver of ministrations to the poor, but few realize that she was a mover and shaker in the areas of labor reform (laws that governed working conditions for children and women), and was a charter member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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Who am I ? • She aspired to become a lawyer so she began reading law in an attorney’s offices in Charles City. • She also famous because she founded the International Woman Suffrage Alliance (IWSA), which was officially recognized at a congress held in Washington, D.C., in 1902. Australia, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Norway, Sweden and the U.S. were affiliated with it.
Who am I ? • The woman who rescued the woman suffrage movement (1910) and made sure women got the vote. • While in England, she met Emmeline Pankhurst, founder of the British suffrage movement, who advocated “taking the woman’s movement to the streets.
Who am I ? • Josephine Baker • Overcoming the limitations imposed by the color of her skin, she became one of the world's most versatile entertainers, performing on stage, screen and recordings. • She died in Paris and was buried in Monaco. • African-American international star, civil rights activist, World War II heroine.
Who am I ? • Unlike her predecessors, she was extremely popular and well loved by the American people. She was intelligent; the first presidential wife to be college educated. The American public loved her for her easy manner with people. As First Lady she was very much an equal to her husband, sharing his interest in politics and people. • Wife of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States, was the first presidential wife to have a college degree. She originated the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House lawn
Who am I ? • Wife of Ulysses S. Grant, 18th President of the United States, was a determined woman who despite family objections married the man she loved. Outspoken, she also created her own plans for ending the Civil War and holding a secret Presidential • Their son Buck had joined the Wall Street firm of Ferdinand Ward, and Ulysses then joined as a silent partner.
Who am I ? • Was born on July 24, 1897 • She is noted for her solo flights: she make one from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland to Ireland in 1932 and one from Hawaii to America, crowning her the first aviator to fly this route. Amelia chronicled her flights in three books.
Who am I ? • Born Mary Ludwig, this revolutionary heroine followed the Continental Army for more than 3 years, doing what was needed to free the colonies from the tyranny of England.
QUESTION • Which woman was born on July 24, 1897 • A) Amelia Earhart • B) Josephine Baker • C) Michelle Obama • D) Molly Pitcher
C) Michelle Obama Correct
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