Positive Women in History

Sacajawea 1788

Showed Lewis and Clark the way. She was resilient as she carried her baby on her back for one thousand miles all to show these estranged voyagers to path she knew.

 

Harriet Tubman 1820

A “conductor” on the Underground Railroad, she led more than 300 and nineteen trips to bring slaves to freedom.

 

Marie Curie 1867

Was a scientist and physicist known for her work done on research of radioactivity. She was the first woman to receive not only one, but two noble peace prizes.

 

Dorothea Lange 1895

Was an influential American documentary photographer and photojournalist, best known for her Depression-era work for the Farm Security Administration.

 

Golda Meir 1898

Golda Meir was an Israeli teacher, kibbutznik, politician and the fourth Prime Minister of Israel. Meir was elected Prime Minister of Israel on March 17, 1969, after serving as Minister of Labour and Foreign Minister.

 

Indira Gandhi 1917

Led her country from poverty to riches and empowerment in just a short time. Richard Nixon did not favor her one but and nicknamed her “an old witch”.

Eleanor Roosevelt 1933

Was an American politician, diplomat, and activist. She was the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, holding the post from March 1933 to April 1945.

 

Marilyn Monroe 1950

Was an American actress and model. Famous for playing “dumb blonde” characters, she became one of the most popular sex symbols of the 1950s.

 

Toni Morrison 1955

Toni Morrison is an American novelist, editor, and professor. Her novels are known for their epic themes,  and richly detailed characters.

 

Princess Diana 1961

Most known for her marriage to the Prince of Whales, but was a significantly attributed in the charity world.

 

Tina Turner 1965

Historically remembered for breaking the stereotype of women being innocent and prude. She has a sexy, out there personality, which is controversial for that era. She defines a new image of the modern day woman.

 

Aretha Franklin 1980

Aretha Louise Franklin is an American singer and musician. Franklin began her career singing gospel at her father, minister C. L. Franklin’s church as a child.

 

Negative Women in History

Bonnie Parker 1930

Involved in the famous outlaw duo Bonnie and Clyde involved with a slew of crimes including numerous robberies.

 

Dorothea Puente 1988

She trapped and killed more than 25 elderly men and forged their social security checks. She had previously been charged with drugging and kidnapping individuals from bars years prior.

 

Griselda Blanca 1970

Nicknamed the ‘Cocaine Godmother because of her role in the Medellin Cartel in the 1970’s. She moved a record 300 kilos of cocaine per month with a street value of $8 million.