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President Clinton established the Commission on the Celebration of Women in American History to consider how best to acknowledge and celebrate the roles and accomplishments of women in American history. It will hold meetings to consider ideas for such celebration, including a focal point for women's history in Washington, D.C., and the use of technology to connect existing and planned historical sites, museums and libraries. The first meeting of the Commission was held on July 16, 1998, at the Canandaigua County Courthouse, the site where Susan B. Anthony was tried and convicted for voting. The Commission's recommendations were reported to the President on November 15, 2000. Executive Order Establishing the Commission The following reports are in pdf format which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. If Acrobat Reader is not loaded on your computer, you can download it for free by clicking on the icon.
"Celebrating Women's History--Recommendations "Women Who Made History--A Guide to |
