HOUSTON – The month of March commemorates the achievements and progress women have made throughout history. It began in 1980 when President Carter declared the week of March 8 as National Women’s ...

International Women’s History Month stands as an important reminder for the contributions women have made towards society, culture and history. Its principles focus on celebrating women's achievements ...

Years before it became a full month, there was Women's History Week. In 1978, Sonoma County, Calif., held the first known Women's History Week to align with International Women's Day. At the time, ...

In 1982, the U.S. celebrated its first Women's History Week. Four years later, Congress passed a law designating March as Women's History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of ...