A video tribute to American women and their great accomplishments.
Women in Science
Remembering those who made remarkable contributions to science.
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These women may not have marble monuments marking their accomplishments, but wow: They got stuff done.
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As many thousands of Americans travel to the nation’s capital this weekend to express their support for women’s rights at the Women’s March on Washington, we salute the valuable contributions women …
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Vera Rubin, a pioneering astrophysicist who confirmed the existence of dark matter, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016, according to multiple news reports. She was 88. She was a retired staff …
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March 8 is International Women’s Day, a day meant to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. At Legacy.com, we’re revisiting some of our past coverage exploring incredible women’s …
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This month, a pioneering new school will open in New York City: Grace Hopper Academy.
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First American woman in space Sally Ride inspired generations of women…
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Half a century after Rachel Carson’s death, her work toward a cleaner environment still resonates.
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Ten years ago today, the world witnessed a disaster when the Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated on reentry after a successful mission, killing the seven astronauts aboard. It was a shocking …
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First man on the moon Neil Armstrong routinely credited the thousands of scientists, technicians, and others who made his historic flight possible.