Women's History Month

In 1987, the federal government officially designated March as Women’s History Month (WHM). This proclamation, signed by President Ronald Reagan, came after several decades of advocacy, passion, and persistence by figures such as Senators Barbara Mikulski and Orrin Hatch and the National Women’s History Project. Nationally, WHM encompasses the history and contributions women have made to society. GW presented its first annual Women’s History Month in 2004, promoting the historical contributions of women globally.