Timeline of U.S. Women's History Major events in women's history are covered in this timeline. Share: In this article, you will find: We've Come a Long Way, Baby! 1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000 1950President: Harry S. Truman Nearly 30 percent of all U.S. women work outside the home. Althea Gibson became the first black American to play in the U.S. Open, breaking the color barrier in professional tennis. Gwendolyn Brooks wins a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, Annie Allen, becoming the first black American to win the prestigious award. Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-Maine) delivered her "Declaration of Conscience" speech, denouncing Senator Joseph McCarthy. Previous: 1925 Next: 1975
Major events in women's history are covered in this timeline. Share: In this article, you will find: We've Come a Long Way, Baby! 1850 1875 1900 1925 1950 1975 2000 1950President: Harry S. Truman Nearly 30 percent of all U.S. women work outside the home. Althea Gibson became the first black American to play in the U.S. Open, breaking the color barrier in professional tennis. Gwendolyn Brooks wins a Pulitzer Prize for her book of poetry, Annie Allen, becoming the first black American to win the prestigious award. Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R-Maine) delivered her "Declaration of Conscience" speech, denouncing Senator Joseph McCarthy. Previous: 1925 Next: 1975