The Most Influential Women in the History of the United States (Part 2)

[EnglishArtsteacher]

Just as a premise: Since I'm not a woman, I can't fully say I understand what it's like to be oppressed due to my sex. I'm also not claiming the women on this list are the absolute most influential women in the history of the USA, and I'm not trying to speak over women, since women have experienced these hardships that I haven't. I'm just composing a list of women who have had a major influence in the history of the USA, from my research, and of course, it's my opinion.

With that out of the way, March is Women's History Month here in the United States of America(USA), and this is part 2. If you want to read the first part, click here.

Let's get started.

Mal Malloy(1985-Present)-Social Media Influencer.

Mal Malloy is a 35 year old Social Media Influencer from Kennewick, Washington(state). Growing up in a rural town as a curvy girl wasn't easy. She peaked out at her heaviest weight in 2009, and went on an amazing weight loss journey via Youtube, where she was recognized. Today, she teaches women all over the world to feel comfortable in their own bodies.

Clara Barton(1821-1912)-War Nurse

Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross and served as its first president. She was a nurse during the Civil War for the Union Army.

Nellie Bly (1864-1904)-Journalist

Nellie Bly was a specialized Journalist. She launched a (then) new kind of investigative reporting. She is best known for her record-breaking trip around the world by ship in 72 days.

Sojourner Truth (1797-1883)-Abolitionist/Civil Rights Activist

Sojourner Truth was also a Women’s Rights Activist, Truth was born into slavery and escaped with her infant daughter to freedom in 1826. She became best known for her “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech on racial inequalities in 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention.

Dolley Madison (1768-1849)-First Lady of President James Madison

Dolley Madison was the nation’s first lady during James Madison’s presidency from 1809-1817. She helped to furnish the newly reconstructed White House in 1814, after the invading British burned it to the ground, and is credited with saving the Lansdowne portrait of George Washington from the flames.

Coretta Scott King (1927-2006)-Widow of the late Martin Luther King. Jr.

Coretta King was the widow of Martin Luther King Jr., and played an important role in preserving the legacy of the civil rights leader. Following his assassination in 1968, she founded the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. She later lobbied for her late husband’s birthday to be recognized as a federal holiday.

Julia Ward Howe (1819-1910)-Poet/Author

Julia Howe was a poet and author, her most famous work being “The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” She was also a social activist for women’s suffrage

[kingofthellamas]

When you say influence, are you referring to how what they did has inspired others? If so you should try to give 2/ 3 examples per women of the influence they made on others.

Or perhaps you mean inspiring women who have made an impact against the circumstances of the day? In that case it would be helpful to speak about what were the challenges of their time.

I think your list would be stronger if it ommitted those women whose achievements are from standing bon the shoulders of their husband.
I'm saying that because the message to girls in this case could be seen as follow in the footsteps of your husband, which I think is rather against the spirit.

Also, you are a Brit right? There are lots great British women who I think would be much better examples of influence or impact.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

Yes, I'm referring to what they did to inspire others. I gave brief descriptions for the women I listed, but you can find them elsewhere on the internet. I didn't know I was posting about women whose achievements are from standing "bon" the shoulders of their husband.

I'm not a "Brit"; I'm a United States of America (USA) citizen. Since March is Women's History Month in the USA, I'm writing these myTakes about women in USA History.

[Abtraction]

LMAO, Women are not oppressed at least not in America. Women in America are privileged.

Funny how there's no Men's history Month, or White History Month.

I'm not surprised you're a teacher, most teachers are brainwashed...

[Kas19]

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[doopayo]

Why would their even need to be a men’s history month or a white history month? White people haven’t had to band together due to their race at all, stop trying so hard to be oppressed. It’s just funny 😭

[Abtraction]

@doopayo lmao, unlike every other group. I don't claim to be a victim...

[Abtraction]

@Kas19 LOL note: that's a woman, an insane woman.

[Kas19]

@Abatraction And also note, you are a man, acting just like the insane woman. ☃️

[Abtraction]

@doopayo And History month is there to celebrate great things they did, and White people and Men have done a lot of great things for this country.

[doopayo]

@Abstraction if you don’t claim to be a victim than what’s the point of pointing out why theirs not male history month or white history month?

It’s useless.

And of course their isn’t going to be a male history month, men are glorified in society already, weather they be good or bad.

[Abtraction]

@Kas19 there's nothing insane about telling the truth. unlike you just babbling bs, with no counter arguments.

[Abtraction]

@doopayothe fact that it does not exist and you don't care proves my point. At your age, you don't know anything about the world, hell you don't even support yourself let alone a family. You haven't earned the right to have much of an opinion on anything.

[Kas19]

@Abstraction I could say the same of you. You're babbling and manipulating your way out of an argument with. @doopayothe It's almost as if you don't have one. It's okay, none of us expected anything slightly intelligent to come from you. Sorry you don't get puss :/

[Abtraction]

@Kas19 it's too bad Men gave you women the right to vote, it will probably be the down-fall to our country, your ignorance is just another indication...

[Kas19]

@Abtraction It's too bad women aren't forced to have sex with you. I mean. For you at least. Sorry you don't like women having rights, my little snowflake. ❤️

[Abtraction]

@Kas19 such childish reaction. I have kids older and smarter than you. Just like most women, you try to twist things. I have no problem with women having rights, just they have more and use them poorly. Probably because they never had to go to war then fight and die for them. It was given to them, they didn't earn it like MEN did.

[Kas19]

@Abtraction Ah yes, I definitely care about your children because?

Rights were already given by our founding fathers, sorry to tell you that. Just not for everyone though. Rights shouldn't have to be earned if they were already given to one group specifically. We're all entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Not sure what else to tell you but build a bridge and get the fuck over it.

Not like men died to protect this country from people like you. I do miss the days when the abusive husband's were drafted to war and never came back though. Sigh.

[Abtraction]

@Kas19 you're delusional. MEN fought to make this country at great cost, not women. I have served this country, so has my father, and many generations of MEN in my family all the way back to WWII. Like I said WOMEN didn't earn the right to vote, they don't even have to register for the draft. They have no accountability for their vote, they can vote for war and no have to serve. Again twisting things by bringing up abusive men...

[Kas19]

@Abtraction And you can't read. Notice I said "Not like men died to protect this country." I never said they didn't.

I really don't feel like arguing whether people deserve to vote in my country.

I didn't twist your words. I was speaking my own opinion.

[doopayo]

Women didn’t earn the right to vote? Ok, tell me you’re a misogynist without telling me you’re a misogynist.

Men weren’t the only ones who fought to make this country great, so get your head out of your ass thank you very much 👍🏽

A lot of the reason why we aren’t taught about the amazing contributions that women have brought to this world is because it wasn’t a women’s world, it was a mans world so if a women ever did something great 9x/10 she’s not getting credit for it.

After all, why would women at the time? If society as a whole didn’t give women the right to vote, why would they give women the rightful credit to their work where credit is due?

And women not being able to register to draft is the crux of your argument, however the only reason why women aren’t eligible to draft is because MEN who are in power made it that way. Cause you know “women stay in kitchen, while men die in war for rights” or whatever bs your probably into.

It’s 2021, the worlds changing. Women are getting their rights, either get over it or stay mad?

[Abtraction]

@doopayo MEN died at war to defend this country, not woMEN. And contrary to belief Women in the beginning didn't want the right to vote, they didn't want the responsibility that came with it.
Women do and have gotten credit in history, they just haven't done much, they still don't they rather complain and cry victim like you two.

Pretty much everything you enjoy in life is because of MEN, SOCIETY, Freedom, pretty much everything invented.

And yes they are trying to get women in combat, they keep lowering the standards for women in the military, just like they do in colleges. Apparently everyone knows women can't compete, so they change the rules for women.

Again twisting facts, I don't care if you have rights, but you have more rights than men.

Maybe in 20 years you two will learn, but I doubt it...

[doopayo]

Contrary to your beliefs nothing I enjoy in my life is because of a man?

Everything I have is from my mother, and she’s a woman.

This is just my experience but men have caused mostly only nothing but trauma in my life.

And I definitely don’t enjoy or benefit anything from society; I guess I have the chance of maybe being hate crimed for being black if I end up wondering at a racist part of town since those exist in the US.

And freedom? The US government doesn’t give a shit about freedom and that’s the truth.

School is an institution that fails Americans, we are trained to be obedient workers at a standard 9 to 5 job which they tell you is the “key to success & wealth” when in reality that couldn’t be further from the truth.

We aren’t taught to think outside of the box, we’re taught to see black and white instead of the wide range of possibilities that are available and that’s for a reason.

The reasons control. I’m aware of the fact that the us government isn’t as open about their control as China or North Korea but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

And as for learning anything, I have no interest in going back in time. I’m focusing on moving forward towards a better future for all genders.

And for your information, your statement that women aren’t fighting for this country is not only false but down right degrading to the women that do.

As most of them are sexually assaulted, so the supposed men who have fought for our rights aren’t even protecting the women who are serving for the same exact rights?

And as for men creating “everything”

The computer algorithm, Globes, locomotive chimneys, life raft, fire escapes, ironing boards, car heaters, medical syringe, windshield wipers, coffee filters, electric refrigerators, electric hot water heaters, bullet proof fiber, call center systems, home security systems, caller ID and MANY MANY MORE of these basic things that you use every day have been created by woman.

[Djaay]

doopayo... Superberb.

[Djaay]

doopayo... Well said and true.

[Abtraction]

@doopayo yeah pretty much everything you said is complete bs. You sound just like most of the women today, blame everyone else and claim victim.

[doopayo]

Speaking on and being educated on current issues doesn’t make me a victim. Nor did I ever blame anything on anyone but the government

[Abtraction]

@doopayo lmao, you expect the govt. and schools to make your life great? I don't

I get ahead with work and teaching myself. That's why with only a high-school diploma I earn in the top 10%

[doopayo]

If you don’t expect the school and government to make your life great than why mention freedom since those are two things that greatly contribute to ones freedom?

On top of that I never said anything about the school making life great, I literally said that the government and school system is corrupt

[Abtraction]

@doopayo you have the freedom to educate yourself work hard and better your life. Everyone has to deal with poor govt. systems like the education system that the democrats created.

[doopayo]

That’s literally what I said, now you’re just confused?

[EnglishArtsteacher]

Women still face oppression in the United States of America (USA).

As for a White History Month, or Men's History Month, there are too many ethnicities for "whites" to include under that umbrella (in my opinion), and Men's Health Magazine already has an unofficial Men's History Month in June.

[Abtraction]

what a lame reply.
How are women oppressed? With-out stating it, it cannot be discussed.
Too many ethnicities? pretty sad we can't appreciate men or white people.

Your're a pathetic excuse of a man, sad part is you probably brain wash our kids with you BS.

[doopayo]

@Abstraction nah, you’ve got it twisted. You’re a little boy and he’s a man that actually does his god damn research unlike you.

Stop getting but hurt that white men don’t have their own history month.

You want a white mens history month? Look at the fucking history textbooks 99.9% white males.

Stop acting like we’re the victims for calling out you’re bigotry, it’s obvious you’re an ignorant person who just enjoys shit talking feminism. Theirs absolutely no reason why you should be this mad over a post about women’s history and make it about yourself.

You’re egos big asf. Nothings always about you, cry about it 😁

[Abtraction]

@doopayo I never said white men are victims, that's everyone else game. I'm not a boy, i"m 48 years old, a veteran who's served this country, pays taxes, supports his family.

You're 14 years old and don't know sh*t about the world, you're barely out of diapers, mommy and daddy take care of you.

[doopayo]

That has nothing to do with the argument and I could care less about your age and occupation, go build yourself a bridge and get the fuck over it 🤦🏽‍♀️

[Abtraction]

@doopayo no, you barely even participate in society. Your opinions, have no value to anyone who lives in the real world you can't even vote.

[doopayo]

If my opinions hold no value to you than why did you waist your time discussing “my opinions” with me? 😐

[Abtraction]

@doopayo someone needs to educate you young ones about the real world, especially with teachers like this.

[doopayo]

Nah. I’ve educated myself, school doesn’t teach shit. I have my own mind and own opinions, doesn’t matter if you don’t like what I believe in

[Abtraction]

@doopayo lol, you're just brainwashed by the media if you think women are oppressed.

[doopayo]

I’m a spiritual person so no, I’m not brainwashed. And you have no idea what it’s like being a women, let alone a black women in America so you can take your bullshit elsewhere

[Abtraction]

@doopayo so productive, I'm oppressed with no claims why or evidence. Have fun living in lala land

[doopayo]

I have no time to argue and educate a fool who doesn’t want to be educated

[Abtraction]

@doopayo trust me you're the ignorant one. I have been around the world and old enough, educated far more than you will probably ever be. You however have not made an specific claims or provided and evidence, complete FAIL

[doopayo]

K 🙃

[Djaay]

Abtraction... You act as if women are inferior to men. You're glowing with sexist remarks and a victim complex. 48 and been around the world , fought for our country's rights... Who are you fighting for now? Yourself as a man?
doopayo... and kas19... are absolutely correct within they're own measures. And I agree with them. Its time you pick yourself up above all that you used to be and realize when you get something , give back , you learn something , teach others. Arguing with two young women was your choice , although I saw arrogant ignorance spewing from you , not the two females. A COMPLETE FAIL.

[Abtraction]

@Djaay Complete FAIL on your part. All I said is WOMEN are not oppressed and they should recognize Men & White people also for their merits. Then all you cry babies began to attack any notion of white men deserve credit, meanwhile not making any creditable claim of why women are supposedly oppressed. I call out BS when I see it.

[Djaay]

So what... An ace is ace and a spade is a spade? Merits don't rectify privilege over another. White man... why all the racist stuff with you? Recognize the white ethnic group for what? How they Steal and kidnapp land that's not they're's to take then occupy through malitia? And your seeking merits? Also now incidently you can't verberate yourself over the fact that white women especially is calling BS on they're own men. Your foundation as a man isn't good.

[Abtraction]

@Djaay And there we have it.
Prove I'm racist, you can't.
The foundation of Men is solid, this world would not exist as it is with-out men, the world is a better place today because of men.
Every race and gender did bad things at one point and time, to claim any current generation is somehow responsible is ridiculous.
And it's Women who have privileged not men. Privileged to not defend our country, not be a parent, to serve 1/2 the prison time for the same crime, much more funding for women's issues, specific laws and programs for only women, free from genital mutilation, the list goes on.

What real facts have you provided? NONE

[Djaay]

Abstraction follow and pm and we'll talk truth

[Abtraction]

@Djaay no, do it here

[Bee-Hatch]

The most influential women in the history of the USA?😆😆😆


What all couple of hundred years of it? Strange you don't mention one of the most critical women in the formation of your country. Queen Elizabeth I. She granted permission for the colonisation. And if that hadn't happened there probably wouldn't be America the way it's known today. You'd all be speaking Spanish or Portuguese for a start. Doesn't get more influential than that.


Oh and to the writer. Good to see you were catching on there. Only one woman with a big ass on display. Way to rein it in there x

[Kas19]

You're about to trigger a lot of blue anons. 👁️👄👁️

Thank you for teaching us about history. I always enjoy learning about it.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

There are sooo many man-babies, especially in your age group lol.

[abc3643]

I don't think it's close, really.

Former First Lady of the US, Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of FDR, the only US President elected 4 times and President during the Great Depression and WW II. He's the guy on the dime (US 10-cent coin).

The US Postal Service has honored her with 3 US Postage Stamps with her image and this is how the Smithsonian Institution's Postal Museum describes her:
<a href="http:// postalmuseum.si.edu/.../eleanor-roosevelt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener ugc"> postalmuseum.si.edu/.../eleanor-roosevelt

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Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962) demonstrated how women could redefine traditional roles and create a new place in American culture. Eleanor created a long legacy that extended far beyond her years as First Lady. She redefined the role of a First Lady, becoming an activist and world leader in her own right. Her works have inspired subsequent First Ladies, and other women, to seek their own political and social causes and enact change.

During World War I Eleanor worked for several organizations that assisted service personnel and joined the League of Women Voters. She supported her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his political career, becoming active in the Women’s Division of the State Democratic Committee.

During her time as First Lady, Eleanor entertained, gave lectures, held press conferences, traveled, and represented her husband in official and unofficial business. She helped develop several New Deal programs, supported troops, and worked to improve race relations. When her husband died after twelve years in office, Eleanor continued to work for her nation as a United Nations representative, chairing the U. N. Human Rights Commission.
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The 5-cent Eleanor Roosevelt stamp was issued on October 11, 1963.

The 20-cent Eleanor Roosevelt stamp was issued on October 11, 1984.

The 32-cent Eleanor Roosevelt stamp was issued September 10, 1998.

Other nations have stamps of her too... For instance, this one from Iran:

Iranian stamp of Eleanor Roosevelt.

Eleanor Roosevelt, who was born to wealth, had this creed:
"I cannot, for my nation, my culture, my class, demand privileges which I refuse other groups.”

She was instrumental in the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Declaration_of_Human_Rights

Here she is in Paris in 1948 just before the UN voted to approve it:
"The future must see the broadening of human rights throughout the world. People who have glimpsed freedom will never be content until they have secured it for themselves… People who continue to be denied the respect to which they are entitled as human beings will not acquiesce forever in such denial.”

Eleanor Roosevelt with the English language copy of the UN's Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

I'll quote Adlai E. Stevenson after her death in 1962 just before I was born...
"What other single human being has touched and transformed the existence of so many? ... She would rather light a candle than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world."

And then-NYC Mayor Robert Wagner:
“A light has gone out of our lives. ... Something has died for each and every one of us.”

Eleanor Roosevelt should be on US money.

[abc3643]

This is how the United Nations Foundation describes the story of her impact.

medium.com/.../how-one-woman-changed-human-rights-history-84fd8f67d54b

TITLE: How One Woman Changed Human Rights History
SUBTITLE: First Lady. Feminist. Icon. Eleanor Roosevelt shaped the post-WWII world — and her legacy remains as powerful as ever

United Nations Foundation
Dec 10, 2018

Exactly 70 years ago — on December 10, 1948, just after midnight — the United Nations General Assembly saw its first standing ovation for a single delegate. One by one, members representing 51 nations across the globe rose from their chairs to honor a 64–year-old woman seated among them.

Eleanor Roosevelt had just made history.

For the first time the world had come together to agree, in writing, on the fundamental freedoms that belong to all people on earth. It was fittingly called the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights.” Imagine an international Bill of Rights; in fact, that’s what some UN delegates called it before the official name was decided. And the former First Lady and widow of President Franklin D. Roosevelt had been its driving force...

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Read the long historical piece by following the URL above.

[jgibsonian1986]

Gladys Alyward should be here.

[EnglishArtsteacher]

This is only the second part of the list.

[sixtyeightplusone]

none of them are hot, some of them are downright nasty

[EnglishArtsteacher]

It's not about their physical appearance; it's about how they influenced (and still influence) people in the United States of America (USA).

[sixtyeightplusone]

meh...

[Anonymous]

I would eat the corn out of Mal Malloys shit