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22 life quotes from famous American women

Ashley M. Williams
USA TODAY Network
Famous Women Quotes

In honor of Women's History Month in March, USA TODAY Network looks at inspiring quotes from prominent American women.

Best known for her novel "Little Women," Louisa May Alcott wrote under numerous aliases instead of her real name until she was ready to commit to writing.
Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" is the first non-fiction best-seller by an African-American woman.
Lucille Ball was best known for her role in the TV show 'I Love Lucy.'
Laura Bush, wife of President George W. Bush, was first lady of the United States from 2001-2009.
Former first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton was the 67th secretary of State.
Amelia Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Judy Garland's most celebrated role was Dorothy in the film "The Wizard of Oz."
Legendary actress Katharine Hepburn won four Oscars, a record for acting awards.
Jazz singer and songwriter Billie Holiday's voice made her unique.
When the help of Anne Sullivan, Helen Keller overcame being blind and deaf to become a prominent educator and internationally respected humanitarian.
Between 1961-1979, professional World Champion tennis player Billie Jean King won a record 20 singles and doubles Wimbledon titles.
Actress Marilyn Monroe is still one of the world's most famous sex symbols.
Before becoming the first African-American first lady, Michelle Obama was a lawyer and a city administrator in Chicago.
Former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis had two children with President John F. Kennedy: Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr.
Civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan was also an actress in the 1940s and 1950s.
Condoleezza Rice was the first African-American woman to serve as U.S. secretary of State. She served in President George W. Bush's administration.
Eleanor Roosevelt proved to be a socially active first lady during President Franklin Roosevelt's time in office.
Sheryl Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and author of "Lean In."
In 2009, Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina to serve on the Supreme Court in American history.
Gloria Steinem led the launch of the national feminist magazine "Ms." in the early 1970s.
Oprah Winfrey became the first black female host of a nationally syndicated daily talk show in 1986.

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