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Susan La Flesche Picotte became the first American Indian woman doctor.
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Sissieretta Jones was the first Black woman to headline a concert at Carnegie Hall.
11:54
Gertrude Ederle made history in 1926 as the first woman to swim across the English Channel
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Gloria Naylor speaks about the American dream and Nella Larsen's "Passing."
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Herbie Hancock discusses the producer's career and influence in the music industry.
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Betty White talks about funny women in comedy history like Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball.
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Dionne Warwick discusses Lena Horne and her other musical influences.
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Laura Linney discusses her time at Juilliard and how it helped shape her as an actor.
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Gloria Steinem talks about Marilyn Monroe in relation to the women's movement.
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She ran for president in lipstick, heels and eyeshadow.
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Sarria was a legend of the San Francisco drag scene.
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Julian Eltinge was a female impersonator who was once America's highest paid performer.
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