Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Women’s History Month is observed annually in March to recognize the contributions of women throughout U.S. history. President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation in 1980, declaring the week of 2-8 March as National Women’s History Week.

In 1987, Congress passed a resolution extending the week to a month, marking March as Women’s History Month. The month also coincides with International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March.

Women’s History Month serves as a platform to honor women’s achievements in all sectors and fields, raises awareness about women’s issues, and promotes gender equality.

Check out the USCG Celebration of Women’s History Month article collection:

• Edith Munro — leader, mentor, SPAR and Medal of Honor hero mother
• Dorothy Stratton — Wartime Coast Guard trailblazer and SPAR Leader
• Celebrating Women’s History Month: An origin story of the first female VNACO of the Auxiliary
• Commandant hosts historic event today for Women’s History Month 
• A History of Women serving in the Coast Guard
• The Long Blue Line: Coast Guard women in aviation—blazing a trail for 80 years!