Recognizing and Honoring Women's History
Federal Government Ordered to Study and Highlight Women's History Sites
What it does
Agencies must assess national sites, conduct theme studies, and recommend ways to better highlight women's history.
Real-world impact
- Creates new studies and a federal report assessing women's history at national sites.
- Requests advisory board recommendations, including possible historic or national monument designations.
- Shares study findings with the Smithsonian museum to inform exhibits and programs.
Topics
Summary
This order directs the federal government to better recognize and honor women and girls in U.S. history by studying and highlighting their contributions at historic sites. It asks the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service to assess existing national sites, carry out an overview theme study on women's history, and review prior studies to ensure better representation. The order also asks for recommendations from the National Park System Advisory Board and shares findings with the Smithsonian museum to inform future exhibits and programs.
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