Phenomenal Women

Phenomenal Women

Updated: August 26, 2010

Can you spot the woman who turned history into her story? Women's achievements range from education, to literature, to politics, sports and beyond. Discover more about the success of women leaders, athletes and writers below.

From profiles of noteworthy women, to more a comprehensive history of women's rights and achievements, check out the great features below.
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Quiz: Phenomenal Women

How well do you know the world's most important female figures?

 
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G.I. Jane

Salute notable military heroines with a quiz on brave soldiers in history.

 
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Glory Girls

Test your women in sports smarts.

 
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Women's History

Celebrating the achievements of women in America.

 
 

 

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Hillary Clinton
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Nancy Pelosi
A profile of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Michelle Obama
A profile of the first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.

Author Series: Harper Lee
How much do you know about the author of To Kill a Mockingbird? Find out here.

Author Series: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Find out how this author's writing helped change our nation and lead to the abolition of slavery.

Author Series: Mary Shelley
Meet the mastermind behind the monster in Frankenstein.

Author Series: Louisa May Alcott
How much do you know about the American novelist who wrote Little Women?

Author Series: Julia Alvarez
Get to know more about the Dominican-American poet, novelist, and essayist.

Carol Browner
A profile of the assistant to the President for energy and climate policy.