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21st Century Women's History in Pictures

Photographs and other pictures of women's history of the 21st century.

African Delegates
A gathering of African delegates to the April 20, 2009, 1st Historic Health Summit, held in Los Angeles, California.

Alicia Keys and Gen. Ann Dunwoody Celebrate Women's History Month 2009
Singer Alicia Keys and Gen. Ann Dunwoody, the nation's first female four star general, accompanied First Lady Michelle Obama to Dunbar High School, March 2009.

British Royal Weddings
British royal weddings of the 21st century beginning with the marriage of Prince William to Catherine Middleton.

Caroline Kennedy and Daughters
Caroline Kennedy with Daughters Rose Schlossberg and Tatiana Schlossberg, Democratic National Convention, 2008.

Catherine and William Royal Wedding Picture Gallery
Royal wedding 2011: Catherine Middleton married Britain's Prince William.

Choice on Choice - Election 2008
Among the most pronounced differences between John McCain and Barack Obama, the two candidates in the US presidential election of 2008, is the contrast in their positions on supporting or overturning the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. Picture is from a 2005 feminist demonstration opposing appointment of John G. Roberts Jr to the Supreme Court.

Election Night 2008
Michelle Obama and Jill Biden move into history with their husbands, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Election Night, November 4, 2008.

Hillary Clinton in the Presidential Campaign, 2008
Pictures of Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail for the 2008 presidential election.

Hurdles for Women - Beijing Olympics 2008
Bridgitte Foster-Hylton of Jamaica and Sarah Claxton of Great Britain in the Women's 100m Hurdles Semi Final, Beijing Olympics 2008.

Inauguration 2009
Michelle Obama in her inauguration gown, January 20, 2009. The dress was designed by Jason Wu.

Iranian Opposition Leader Visits Holocaust Memorial
Maryam Rajavi, a leader of Iranian opposition in exile, visits the Holocaust Memorial in Berlin, November 25, 2008.

Michelle Obama Inauguration Gown - 2009
Michelle Obama presents her 2009 inauguration gown to the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.

Powerful Women of the Decade 2000-2009
Recognizing powerful women of the decade, 2000-2009, whose role in history is likely to be remembered.

Republican Women 2008
Cindy McCain and Laura Bush at the opening day of the 2008 Republican National Convention.

Sojourner Truth Memorial Bust Unveiled - Michelle Obama and Nancy Pelosi Look On
First Lady Michelle Obama and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi look on as the memorial bust of Sojourner Truth is unveiled at the US Capitol, April 28, 2009.

Stonehenge at Winter Solstice 2008
Winter Solstice celebrated at sunrise at Stonehenge, December 21, 2008.

Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor
Judge Sonia Sotomayor with Celina Sotomayor, undated photograph.

Wisconsin Badgers v Mercyhurst Lakers
Celebrating women's sports: the Wisconsin Badgers at the NCAA Women's Frozen Four Championships.

Woman Vice President Candidate Geraldine Ferraro
Geraldine Ferraro at Hillary Clinton Rally, June 6, 2007.

Women's Work: Weaving
Traditional craft in the modern world.

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