Women's History Month on C-SPAN
Subjects:
Civics, History, Social Studies
Grade Levels:
6-8, 9-12
Source: C-SPAN
In this C-SPAN video, President Bush and the first lady welcome an audience of women dignitaries to celebrate Women's History Month and International Women's Day. The president talks about women in history who have made a difference, and about U.S. programs in Africa and elsewhere that aid women and promote women's rights. He also speaks about the accomplishments of women such as Madawi Hassoun of Saudi Arabia, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, and others.
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