We the women : the hidden heroes who shaped America
(Book)

Hidden heroes who shaped America

Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-396) and index.

"Over a decades-long, distinguished career...journalist Norah O'Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold women's stories. Now, in honor of America's 250th birthday, O'Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history. Through extensive research and interviews, as well ashistorical documents and old photos, O'Donnell curates a...portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the 'Black Founders' of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O'Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew"-- Provided by publisher.