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2022: On National Women’s History Month

Posted on 29 March, 2022 by Janice Brown

Every year since March 2006 I have written one or more blog articles about women during National Women’s History Month. This year is a little different, as I will write only one story, and provide a recap of hundreds of … Continue reading →

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World War I’s Missing Hero Statue–Once A Tribute to the Women’s Red Cross Motor Corps

Posted on 2 March, 2021 by Janice Brown

I realize it is unusual for me to write about events or people not from New Hampshire.  For this story I made one of those uncommon exceptions.  After several years of researching World War I and the women who served, … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire and National Women’s History Month–March 2021

Posted on 28 February, 2021 by Janice Brown

The month of March has a focus on women around the world if you include International Woman’s Day (IWD) on 8 March (with a spot light on women’s rights).  Since March of 1987, the United States has formally observed Women’s … Continue reading →

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2020 Recap: More Remarkable Women of New Hampshire

Posted on 30 December, 2020 by Janice Brown

Regular readers are aware that my spotlight is often on New Hampshire women’s history. My goal for years has been to write at one article a month that is specific to a  woman with New Hampshire connections, often little known. … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire Women Who Gained The Vote–100 Years Ago and Today

Posted on 28 August, 2020 by Janice Brown

From the faith of the suffrage movement came a great idea, the idea that a nonpartisan organization could provide political education and experience which would contribute to the growth of the citizen and thus assure the success of democracy. The … Continue reading →

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