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MerryBlooms

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10. No women were included. Eleanor Roosevelt is an American icon

Reply to RockCreek (Reply #7)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 04:14 PM

11 hrs ago

But, not really taught about unless you take specific classes or seek out our Women in American history. The First Ladies series, I think was CSPAN? Was amazing!!

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Any women on the candidate list? RockCreek 11 hrs ago #1

Pls see #3 below SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #4

Love that one! RockCreek 11 hrs ago #7

No idea. All males, no doubt. SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #8

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No women were included. Eleanor Roosevelt is an American icon MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #10

Yes, was CSPAN MerryBlooms 11 hrs ago #11

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Write in: Eleanor Roosevelt SheltieLover 11 hrs ago #3

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