Historical Icons

Wilma Rudolph Wilma Rudolph (June 23, 1940 – November 12, 1994) is one of the greatest American athletes of the 20th century. From a young age, she overcame many obstacles

Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – Aug 13, 1910), also known as ‘The Lady With the Lamp,’ was an English nurse, social reformer and statistician known as the

Kathrine Switzer Kathrine Switzer (January 5th, 1947 – present) is one of the most well known marathon runner’s of the 21st century. Her legendary race in the 1967 Boston Marathon

Rosa Parks Rosa Parks (February 4, 1913 – Oct 24, 2005) was an American civil rights activist most well known for refusing to give up her seat on a Montgomery

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg (March 15, 1933 – Sept 18, 2020) was an advocate for women’s rights and equality for all. Throughout her life, she faced gender discrimination

Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai (July 12, 1997 – present) is a Pakistani activist with the goal that one day all girls will receive free and equal education around the world.

Amelia Earhart Amelia Earhart (July 24, 1897 – disappeared July 2, 1937) was an adventurer and inspiration to women around the world. At a time when women’s only expectation in