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Who was the first woman professional artist in America?

Henrietta Johnston. Henrietta Johnston began as a portrait artist in Charles Town (now Charleston) South Carolina in 1707.

Who was the first native born American to be made a saint by the Roman Catholic Church?

Elizabeth Ann Seton. Elizabeth Ann Seton established the first American Sisters of Charity in Maryland in 1809 and became a saint in 1975.

Who was the first woman to found a major religion in America?

Mary Baker Eddy. Mary Baker Eddy established the Church of Christ Scientist in 1879.

Who was the first woman to be nominated for President of the U.S. by a major political party?

Margaret Chase Smith. Margaret Chase Smith was nominated at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco in 1964. However, the nomination was won by Barry Goldwater.

Who was a notable actress whose real name was Betty Joan Perske?

Lauren Bacall. Lauren Bacall landed her first starring role at 19 in 'To Have and To Have Not' in 1944. A year later she married her co-star Humphrey Bogart.

Who, for her tireless work and support of Civil Rights, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994?

Barbara Jordan. Barbara Jordan was the keynote speaker at the 1976 Democrat National Convention in N.Y., being the first African American to earn that distinction.

Who read her poem 'On the Pulse of Morning' at in inauguration of President Clinton in 1993?

Maya Angelou. Maya Angelou wrote five autobiographical volumes beginning with 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' in 1970. She has also published several volumes of poetry.

What psychologist gained national attention on the {$64,000} Question and {$64,000} Challange in the 1950's?

Dr. Joyce Brothers. Dr. Joyce Brothers currently writes a daily syndicated newspaper column and several newspaper and monthly magazine columns.

Who was the first ordained woman minister in the U.S.?

Antoinette Louisa Blackwell. First she was an American Unitarian minister in Henrietta N.Y.. She was ordained a Congregational minister in 1853.

What famous woman said, 'Deliver me from your cold phlegmatic preachers, politicians, friends, lovers and husbands'?

Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams was a fighter for women's rights and wrote this to her husband John Adams August 5, 1776.