Great women in american history video

Let these greatest speeches of all time empower you as a woman and unite us all in a quest for positive change.

Words can be incredibly powerful, as is shown in these insightful, spine-tingling and, at times, revolution-inspiring speeches, spoken by great women throughout history, such as Maya Angelo and Emmeline Pankhurst, as well as modern change-makers like Amanda Gorman and Emma Watson. 

It's easy for women's voices to get lost in a sea of historical rhetoric.

In this video, students will learn all about some of the most inspirational women in U.S. history!

In this video, students will learn all about some of the most inspirational women in U.S. history!

In this collection, explore films, interviews, articles, image galleries and more for an in-depth look at notable female figures in American history.

Celebrate Women's History Month by exploring pivotal points in American history and learning more about women who fought for progress.

I quickly learned about the hundreds of American women who had made great contributions to the history of this country.

This Women's History Month, NBC's Anne Thompson looks back to celebrate several courageous and persistent women who made a mark on American.

The most quoted speeches of all time are often those delivered by men, the words of many great women swept under the carpet. Swimming against the current, women have had to speak louder to get their voices heard. In the words of Virginia Woolf, they've had to create a room of their own.

So we've rounded up fifteen inspirational women to celebrate those who found a room and encouraged others to do the same. 

Many of these speeches remain relevant for women fighting for equality in a social and political landscape