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Gender Warriors - Women Who Fought the Battle of the Sexes
Whether in sports, business, arts & culture, science or technology, these women leveled the playing field between men and women just a bit more by emerging victorious from the gender wars.
History of Women on the Supreme Court
A look at the history of women on the Supreme Court, including the first female justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the second female justice and sole remaining woman, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Japan's First Female Professional Baseball Player - First Woman to Play Pro Base
Japan's first female professional baseball player is a 16-year-old high school student whose knuckleball got her drafted as the first woman to play pro baseball.
Sarah Palin Profile - Biography of Sarah Palin
A profile of Sarah Palin, the first woman to be nominated Vice President by the Republican Party. Sarah Palin was chosen by John McCain to be his running mate for the 2008 election.
Sandra Day O'Connor - First Woman on the Supreme Court
She was unable to find a position in a law firm because she was a woman. Yet Sandra Day O'Connor persevered and was eventually appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, becoming its first female justice.
Katie Couric - TV's Highest Paid News Anchor
Hired by CBS President and CEO Les Moonves, Katie Couric is TV's highest paid anchor and commands a salary many have questioned in light of the poor ratings the CBS Evening News has endured since she took over.
Billie Jean King - Winner of "The Battle of the Sexes"
She not only changed the game of tennis but helped women make enormous strides in sports. Billie Jean King used a racquet and a ball to serve the shots heard 'round the world as the winner in the famous "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973.