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Pick a DayMay 22This Day in Women's History1802: Martha Dandridge Custis Washington died (born June 2, 1731; First Lady) 1836: Eliza Talcott born (missionary, educator) 1844: Mary Cassatt born (artist) 1849: Bertha Honoré Palmer born (socialite, organizer at 1893 Columbian Exposition) Quote for TodayI am independent! I can live alone and I love to work. -- Mary Cassatt
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